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Short-Term Rental and Vacation Rental News

Find news stories, highlighting the latest trends, developments, and opportunities in the vacation and short-term rental markets. Read stories about property management, regulation changes, and the impact of technology on the guest experience. News stories in the archive also analyze the role of major players in the industry, such as Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com, and how their strategies and innovations are influencing the overall market.

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5 Test Cases for Airbnb During Meetings and Conventions

While there are many issues prohibiting meeting attendees from booking Airbnb, the amount of those who do will skyrocket as more people understand the opportunities for local travel experiences and inherent cost savings. Affordable sharing accommodations also help people attend educational association events who otherwise might not be able to afford to participate.

Greg Oates, Skift | 9 years ago

5 Test Cases for Airbnb During Meetings and Conventions

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Airbnb Needs to Watch Out for Booking.com’s Apartment Ambitions

Booking.com wants to answer the needs of "one customer," the one who books an apartment one day and a five-star hotel the next. Yes, a revolution in lodging is under way and Booking.com is now shouting about it.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 9 years ago

Airbnb Needs to Watch Out for Booking.com’s Apartment Ambitions
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TripAdvisor In Tiff With Vacation Rental Managers Over FlipKey Changes

TripAdvisor/FlipKey's challenges with the vacation rental industry aren't only technical ones. They also reflect increased supply available from individual homeowners and apartment renters. TripAdvisor, Booking.com and Airbnb are going after this sector and professionally managed properties are feeling the lumps.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 9 years ago

TripAdvisor In Tiff With Vacation Rental Managers Over FlipKey Changes

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Trends Report: How the On-Demand Economy Is Reshaping the Travel Experience

The on-demand economy is on the rise, but what does on-demand mean, exactly? In this report, a look at the nature of a technology-driven sea change in consumer behavior and the business models emerging to meet it in the travel industry.

James O'Brien, Skift | 9 years ago

Trends Report: How the On-Demand Economy Is Reshaping the Travel Experience

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Travel in 2020: The Four-Sided Collision in the Global Hospitality Sector

The big faultline to watch over the next few years is this four-sided collision happening in the hospitality sector.

Rafat Ali, Skift | 9 years ago

Travel in 2020: The Four-Sided Collision in the Global Hospitality Sector

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Vacation Rental Pricing and Payment Woes Offer Opportunities to Innovate

No matter how much vacation rental owners already know, technology partners can aid greatly in this process.

Jason Q Freed, Skift | 9 years ago

Vacation Rental Pricing and Payment Woes Offer Opportunities to Innovate

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The Lodging Revolution Begins With One Customer, Says Priceline CEO

Convergence is happening big time these days as online travel companies around the world, driven by the varied and changing accommodations' needs of their customers, are rapidly expanding and will continue to broaden their array of lodging options.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 9 years ago

The Lodging Revolution Begins With One Customer, Says Priceline CEO

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The Vacation Rental Marketing Edge of the Big Booking Sites

Technology has revolutionizing the vacation rental at a multitude of touchpoints.

Jason Q. Freed, Skift | 9 years ago

The Vacation Rental Marketing Edge of the Big Booking Sites

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Will TripAdvisor Be the Next Airbnb? It Seems to Be Trying

TripAdvisor, with its hotel and restaurant reviews, hotel bookings and tours and activities, is a much more well-rounded travel site than the younger Airbnb at this stage. Still, TripAdvisor has some Airbnb envy, and wants to take advantage of the sea changes in the global lodging industry.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 9 years ago

Will TripAdvisor Be the Next Airbnb? It Seems to Be Trying

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Expedia Tests Vacation Rentals in Europe Through HomeAway Partnership

Expedia's launch of vacation rentals in the U.S. in partnership with HomeAway has been a relative dud as Expedia hasn't shown much commitment to the effort. But Expedia has higher hopes for Europe, where vacation rentals are more commonly in travelers' consideration set.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 9 years ago

Expedia Tests Vacation Rentals in Europe Through HomeAway Partnership