Casai Was Dead. Now TravelAI Has Bought and Relauched Its Website
Casai is dead but its ghost remains. The former company's domain is now one of more than 350 travel booking websites.
Short-Term Rental and Vacation Rental News
Can Vacasa’s Strategy Change Keep Homeowners From Leaving?
Not if it lays off its sales staff.
Vacasa to Lay Off 320 – 5% of Workforce; COO to Leave
Vacasa is trying to get cash flow positive in 2024 by almost any means necessary.
Capital One Travel Launches Vacation Rentals Through Boutiq and AvantStay
As major credit card companies upgrade their travel footprints, vacation rentals have become a must-have.
NYC Hotels Stand to Gain From Short-Term Rental Crackdown. Here’s How Much
Meanwhile, listings are down and revenue per room is up for short-term rentals.
Hostelworld Launches Framework For Sustainability Certification For Its Hostels
The company claims this is a one-of-a-kind certification program for hostels.
Airbnb’s New Listing Verification Process Favors Pro Hosts
With fraud a substantial problem in online travel these days, Airbnb is undertaking the mammoth task of trying to verify listings. The process is easier for professional hosts.
Sonder to Lay Off 106 Workers – 17% of Corporate Staff
Sonder is cutting its overhead while it works with external advisors to figure out how to handle underperforming units.
Miami Is Set Up For a Surge in Airbnbs
The increase in the past four years is more than what was seen in the 30 years leading up to 2020.
Airbnb and AI: Brian Chesky Sees New Verticals — Like Amazon and Apple
No, Brian Chesky isn't necessarily talking about launching flights on Airbnb when he refers to becoming a "cross-vertical company." Google Flights, relax.