Articles tagged “homeway”

Hotels

Facebook Removes Airbnb Host Group That Ridiculed Guests

When guests stay in short-term rentals, they shouldn't have to worry that hosts might be sharing their intimate photos and personal information on Facebook, whether it be in nominally private groups or not. Airbnb, Vrbo, Facebook, and others need to be more vigilant so that their hosts aren't violating privacy policies on their platforms or elsewhere.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 3 years ago
Facebook Removes Airbnb Host Group That Ridiculed Guests

Online Travel

Expedia Still Has High Hopes for a Vrbo Bounce — Next Year

When Expedia Group acquired HomeAway, now renamed Vrbo, in 2015, officials obviously knew they weren't getting an Airbnb. Still, they may have obtained less than they bargained for because the journey so far has been very bumpy.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 3 years ago
Expedia Still Has High Hopes for a Vrbo Bounce — Next Year

Hotels

It’s Not Just Airbnb — HomeAway Starts Adding Hotels Too

While Airbnb has been brashly adding independent hotels, HomeAway has been quietly doing the same — although it has been using an entirely different business model given its ties to parent Expedia. Curation may have its place, but all of these companies realize that the more inventory and choice they give consumers, the more likely they are to spend on a stay.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 4 years ago
It’s Not Just Airbnb — HomeAway Starts Adding Hotels Too

Online Travel

Expedia CEO Likes Airbnb’s $30 Billion Valuation for Selfish Reasons

Critics of Expedia Inc.'s 2014-2015 acquisition spree appear to have had a valid point: These sorts of mergers and integrations can be very distracting and complex. Expedia has felt the pain now in the second and third quarters and could be in for some more until it get can get things back on course. Expedia's competitors will take advantage.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 6 years ago
Expedia CEO Likes Airbnb’s $30 Billion Valuation for Selfish Reasons

Hotels

How Wyndham Plans to Tackle Vacation Rental Disruptors

With the likes of Airbnb playing up the sheer number of properties available, it makes sense for Wyndham to make a point of some of the advantages you get when booking direct with a company.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 6 years ago
How Wyndham Plans to Tackle Vacation Rental Disruptors

Hotels

What Americans Really Think About Airbnb and Home-Sharing

Should hotels be as worried about Airbnb and home-sharing as headlines seem to suggest? That depends, suggests a new study from the Pew Research Center.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 7 years ago
What Americans Really Think About Airbnb and Home-Sharing

Hotels

Expedia Hits Pause on Direct Booking Goals for HomeAway Division

To some extent, Expedia is molding HomeAway to its liking. Unlike Booking.com (for now, at least), HomeAway is backing off its goal of making all vacation rentals online bookable. Expedia is also adding apartments in urban areas to better compete against Airbnb and Booking.com.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 7 years ago
Expedia Hits Pause on Direct Booking Goals for HomeAway Division

Hotels

Survey: Comparing Consumer Preferences for Airbnb and Hotels

We don't think the situation is as grim as the author of this article states: Consumers in each category prefer hotels over peer-to-peer options.

Julie VerHage, Bloomberg | 7 years ago
Survey: Comparing Consumer Preferences for Airbnb and Hotels

Hotels

HomeAway Initially Oversold Its Performance To Expedia

Consider the big changes ahead for HomeAway, including making its listings online bookable, supplementing subscription fees with commission payments, introducing a booking fee for travelers and getting integrated with Expedia. When you further take into account competition from Airbnb, Booking.com, TripAdvisor and a bevy of local rivals, there is a helluva lot of risk ahead.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 7 years ago
HomeAway Initially Oversold Its Performance To Expedia

Online Travel

Adding Up the Costs of Expedia Vs. Priceline Vs. TripAdvisor

It's all about scale for Expedia. The company can use its expertise to add vacation rentals to heighten conversion, which in turn enables Expedia to spend more on marketing. That's good for vacation rentals and, in theory, for hotels as well as it should generate increased demand.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 7 years ago
Adding Up the Costs of Expedia Vs. Priceline Vs. TripAdvisor