Spain Regulator Cites Booking.com for Abusive Practices But Lowers Penalty by $90 Million
Should Booking.com have the right to compel Spanish hotels what rates they can charge on their own websites? That is the heart of the issue.
Airbnb News
What started as AirBedandBreakfast.com has grown into a massive public company that IPOd in 2020. Airbnb is now the world’s largest online alternative-accommodation community, allowing millions of users to list, search, and rent authentic homestays and vacation-rental experiences in countless cities across the globe.
Inside Intrepid Travel’s Marketing Playbook for Tours
Since the end of Covid, Intrepid has been transforming its marketing strategy by focusing on brand, rather than quick hit advertisements.
India’s Efforts to Boost Adventure Tourism — India Report
India's focus in recent years has been on tourism destination development. In its plan to diversify its offerings to attract different types of travelers, adventure tourism caters to a growing demand.
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.
Airbnb Works to Keep Indoor Security Camera Complaints Hidden — CNN Investigation
Airbnb loves publicity, but not when it involves stories about hidden security cameras inside its properties.
Boeing’s Guilty Plea, Airbnb’s Olympics Pitch and Questioning Carbon Offsets
Today's podcast looks at Boeing's guilty plea, Airbnb's Olympics tourism angle, and the trouble with carbon offsets.
‘Tourists Go Home’: Barcelona’s Protests Against Overtourism
Barcelona, one of the world's most popular destinations, just got a rude awakening about how it manages tourism.
Airbnb Debuts Olympics Ad: ‘Why Stay in a Hotel on the Touristy Side of Paris?’
Airbnb is among the travel industry leaders in taking advantage of the global events category. Its push in Paris highlights the importance it sees for this sector.
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.
Summer’s Hottest Short-Term Rental Markets
Mid-sized cities are becoming the new hotspots for July 4th getaways.