Articles tagged “sponsored listings”

Short-Term Rentals

Expedia Is Considering Ways to Introduce Sponsored Listings on Vrbo

Short-term rentals could be the next frontier for sponsored listings. Hotels are difficult enough, but vacation rentals may be even more complex to get right.

Dennis Schaal | 2 weeks ago

Expedia Is Considering Ways to Introduce Sponsored Listings on Vrbo

Short-Term Rentals

What’s Next For Airbnb: AI, Co-Hosting, Experiences, and the ‘Heartland’

Airbnb has been talking about introducing non-core services for an extended period. It's an educated bet that some will trickle out this year.

Dennis Schaal | 2 months ago

What’s Next For Airbnb: AI, Co-Hosting, Experiences, and the ‘Heartland’

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Closes In on 1.5 Million Verified Listings to Build Trust

To verify 7.7 million listings, as untold numbers are constantly dropping off and new ones are added in more than 220 countries, is a daunting task. By its nature, this will be an imperfect process.

Dennis Schaal | 2 months ago

Airbnb Closes In on 1.5 Million Verified Listings to Build Trust

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Could Generate $1.2 Billion With Sponsored Listings and an Ad Platform by 2026

When you consider that Expedia and Booking each made at least $900 million in advertising-related revenue in 2022 (though likely much more) and Airbnb pocketed next to zilch, then you know that Airbnb can take advantage of a substantial opportunity.

Dennis Schaal and Pranavi Agarwal, Skift | 1 year ago

Airbnb Could Generate $1.2 Billion With Sponsored Listings and an Ad Platform by 2026

Short-Term Rentals

CEO Brian Chesky Wants to Deepen Moat Between Airbnb and Competitors

Retaining its focus on short-term rentals would probably be the largest contributor to any competitive moat that Airbnb has. Neither of its two largest rivals has that luxury.

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago

CEO Brian Chesky Wants to Deepen Moat Between Airbnb and Competitors