Articles tagged “whimstay”

Today's podcast looks at last-minute bookings, Viator's new campaigns, and the slow return of international flights to China.

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.

In this video from the Skift Short-Term Rental Summit, we hear about why it’s important for property managers with large portfolios to diversify their distribution strategies and channel partners to take advantage of a surge in last-minute bookings.

How would Expedia and its Vrbo unit compete in short-term rentals against a juggernaut like Airbnb? Set realistic expectations and play to your strengths.

Discounted deals on last-minute bookings are more than just a passing trend. It's fast becoming a market with many entrants. But it's unlikely to alarm bigger players like Airbnb and Vrbo unwilling to compromise on brand and experiences.

Google has added San Francisco-based startup Whimstay as a vacation rental partner.

Whether it’s via Whimstay or others, the Hotwire-like selling of last-minute inventory for vacation rentals is destined to find a role in this very hot sector.