Articles tagged “vacation rentals”

Short-Term Rentals

Is Vrbo’s Nick Saban Ad Trolling Airbnb Rooms?

Just in time for U.S. football season, Vrbo comes out with a hilarious ad about the vacation rental host in a shared space that you never want to meet. Even if it's in an Airbnb Room.

Dennis Schaal | 3 weeks ago

Is Vrbo’s Nick Saban Ad Trolling Airbnb Rooms?

Short-Term Rentals

The Next Battleground in Short-Term Rentals: Amenities

Short-term rental hosts are increasingly relying on amenities – like pools, hot tubs and mini golf – to make their listings stand out from the competition, and some say the end result is an “amenities arms race.”

James Farrell, Skift | 3 weeks ago

The Next Battleground in Short-Term Rentals: Amenities

Short-Term Rentals

Vrbo Keeps Taking Jabs at Airbnb With New Ad Campaign to Recruit Hosts

While Vrbo's new ad campaign to attract hosts doesn't mention its competitor Airbnb by name, Expedia’s smaller short-term rental platform keeps poking at what makes it different from the industry juggernaut.

James Farrell, Skift | 4 weeks ago

Vrbo Keeps Taking Jabs at Airbnb With New Ad Campaign to Recruit Hosts

Short-Term Rentals

Vacasa Lost 9% of Its Vacation Rentals in the Last Year, Doesn’t See Profitability in 2024

Vacasa's weaknesses were apparent well before the vacation rental market turned soft. Now, they're even tougher to fix.

Dennis Schaal | 1 month ago

Vacasa Lost 9% of Its Vacation Rentals in the Last Year, Doesn’t See Profitability in 2024

Short-Term Rentals

European Short-Term Rental Surge Defies Regulatory Challenges

Despite facing backlash due to the housing crunch in many cities, Europe's short-term rental market is booming this summer.

Saniya Zanpure | 2 months ago

European Short-Term Rental Surge Defies Regulatory Challenges

Short-Term Rentals

Last-Minute Short-Term Rentals Could Help in Soft Markets

Discount travel sites tend to do well during times when vacation rentals and hotels aren't selling well on more traditional travel sites. Expedia/Vrbo's deal with Whimstay may reflect those market dynamics.

Dennis Schaal | 2 months ago

Last-Minute Short-Term Rentals Could Help in Soft Markets

Short-Term Rentals

Vrbo in Major Reversal on Guest Refund Policies

If Vrbo's new host cancellation policy looks familiar, it's not dissimilar from the one Airbnb imposed a few months ago.

Dennis Schaal | 2 months ago

Vrbo in Major Reversal on Guest Refund Policies

Short-Term Rentals

The Future of Short-Term Rentals in India

Established brands and rising Millennial and Gen Z demand are transforming India's travel landscape through authentic, immersive short-term rentals.

Varsha Arora, Skift | 2 months ago

The Future of Short-Term Rentals in India

Online Travel

Expedia, Airbnb and Booking Comply With California Junk Fee Law — But in Different Ways

Now you know why online travel companies do so much A/B testing. The whole world seems to depend on whether a price disclosure is in a bold or light font. Fee transparency is being put to its own test in California.

Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago

Expedia, Airbnb and Booking Comply With California Junk Fee Law — But in Different Ways

Tourism

Travel Industry Maintains Momentum with Steady Growth – Skift Travel Health Index

The Skift Travel Health Index reached 103 in May 2024, reflecting a 3% year-over-year increase. Hotels lead the accommodation sector at a 7% growth, while vacation rentals lag 4% behind 2023 performance due to declines in China.

Saniya Zanpure | 3 months ago

Travel Industry Maintains Momentum with Steady Growth – Skift Travel Health Index