The U.S. vacation and short-term rental market has seen its supply growth rate drop in half over two years. It's like watching a sprinter decide to take up power walking.
Airbnb’s total price display policy has pushed some hosts to reconsider how they use cleaning fees. Experts say it’s better to determine what makes a fair fee than it is to eliminate it entirely.
A growing number of governments are seeking to regulate their short-term rental markets -- but increased regulations don't have to be a death knell for the industry, and in some cases can actually help operators.
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.
Today's podcast looks at who's winning the hotel loyalty race, who VRBO is targeting in its latest ads, and how Visit Florida's website change will affect its relationship with the LGBTQ community.
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.