Articles tagged “whimstay”

Online Travel

Expedia’s Vrbo Plays Its Hand in the Shadow of Airbnb

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.

Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago

Expedia’s Vrbo Plays Its Hand in the Shadow of Airbnb

Short-Term Rentals

Short-Term Rentals See Last-Minute Bookings Rise But at Lower Rates

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.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 3 months ago

Short-Term Rentals See Last-Minute Bookings Rise But at Lower Rates

News Blog

Google Adds Last-Minute Rentals Platform Whimstay as Latest Partner

Google has added San Francisco-based startup Whimstay as a vacation rental partner. Whimstay focuses on booking last-minute vacation rentals and the selling of distressed inventory — or providing discounts on vacation rentals that would otherwise go unoccupied at full retail rates. Google will now add Whimstay's 150,000 vacation rental properties to its travel search function.…

Matthew Parsons | 4 months ago

Online Travel

Discounts on Last-Minute Short-Term Rentals Could Be the Next Big Thing

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.

Dennis Schaal | 12 months ago

Discounts on Last-Minute Short-Term Rentals Could Be the Next Big Thing