Articles tagged “vrbo”

Online Travel

Ups and Downs of Expedia and Booking’s First-Quarter Earnings

Today's podcast looks at Expedia's altered outlook, Booking Holdings' connected trip success, and the fight for privacy at U.S. airports.

Ups and Downs of Expedia and Booking’s First-Quarter Earnings

Short-Term Rentals

Expedia Is Considering Ways to Introduce Sponsored Listings on Vrbo

Short-term rentals could be the next frontier for sponsored listings. Hotels are difficult enough, but vacation rentals may be even more complex to get right.

Expedia Is Considering Ways to Introduce Sponsored Listings on Vrbo

Short-Term Rentals

TravelNet Solutions, Short-Term Rental Software Provider, Lays Off 7% of Employees

There have been a ton of layoffs in various areas of the short-term rental industry over the last year. Facing headwinds, companies are trimming costs and trying to position themselves to new market conditions.

TravelNet Solutions, Short-Term Rental Software Provider, Lays Off 7% of Employees

Short-Term Rentals

Short-Term Rentals in Path of Solar Eclipse Are Nearly Sold Out

Many smaller cities on the path of totality with short-term rentals have reached 100% occupancy, according to AirDNA. But larger cities aren’t far behind.

Short-Term Rentals in Path of Solar Eclipse Are Nearly Sold Out

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Closes In on 1.5 Million Verified Listings to Build Trust

To verify 7.7 million listings, as untold numbers are constantly dropping off and new ones are added in more than 220 countries, is a daunting task. By its nature, this will be an imperfect process.

Airbnb Closes In on 1.5 Million Verified Listings to Build Trust

Hotels

Wyndham Results Take a Bit of a Hit

Today's podcast looks at the impact of Choice Hotels on Wyndham's fourth quarter, Expedia Group's controversial ad, and Bali's overtourism prevention tactics.

Wyndham Results Take a Bit of a Hit

Online Travel

Expedia Pulls Vrbo Ad in Canada After Backlash

Expedia/Vrbo removed the offending ad in Canada to put out a fire. But if the ad was disparaging to locals, why continue to air it globally?

Expedia Pulls Vrbo Ad in Canada After Backlash

Online Travel

The Expedia Makeover Under CEO Peter Kern

A lot of behind-the-scenes work has taken place at Expedia Group under CEO Peter Kern over the past four years. Were the moves successful? That will depend on CEO-in-waiting Ariane Gorin.

The Expedia Makeover Under CEO Peter Kern

Online Travel

Expedia CEO Touts Ads to ‘Punch Our Main Competitor (Airbnb) Squarely in the Nose’

Airbnb will definitely be able to take this Expedia/Vrbo punch.

Expedia CEO Touts Ads to ‘Punch Our Main Competitor (Airbnb) Squarely in the Nose’

Online Travel

Expedia’s Surprise CEO Change: Ariane Gorin to Take Top Spot

It will be a new era at Expedia Group with Ariane Gorin taking charge.

Expedia’s Surprise CEO Change: Ariane Gorin to Take Top Spot