Articles tagged “short-term rentals”

Vrbo, the underdog in the competition, is getting scrappy with its marketing tactics.

It's not a good look to have the chairman of Airbnb.org speak out against aid to refugees around the world.

In Italy, key boxes used for self-check-in at short-term rentals symbolize overtourism to some locals. Some vigilantes have been sabotaging them. So officials are promising stronger enforcement of existing regulations to curb excesses.

Are generative AI platforms going to make Booking Holdings irrelevant? That's unlikely. The real issue is to what extent the company's economics may suffer.

The U.S. risks missing out on billions in tourism revenue unless it modernizes its airport processes, slashes visa red tape, and takes other steps ahead of major sporting events.

DanCenter's success in India will serve as a test of Oyo’s ability to adapt a global brand to local market dynamics. If it works, expect more global vacation rental players to follow suit.

Speaking of partnerships, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said: "We don't need to build the future by ourselves." More partnerships would be a big change for Airbnb, if and when they happen.

Expedia has its hands full getting Hotels.com and Vrbo back on track, and the antitrust environment may not be optimal for acquisitions these days. But if the company comes across a hard-to-resist M&A opportunity, never say never.

The short-term rental market in New York City in 2025 is largely unrecognizable when measured against the short-term rental scene in 2023. Whether that's a good or a bad thing depends on your perspective.

Should Vacasa opt for a superior bid from a hedge fund at the risk of seeing the company getting dismantled? Or should Vacasa stick with a strategic buyer? Meanwhile, other bids could potentially come in.