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Short-Term Rental and Vacation Rental News

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Short-Term Rentals

Is Vrbo’s Nick Saban Ad Trolling Airbnb Rooms?

Just in time for U.S. football season, Vrbo comes out with a hilarious ad about the vacation rental host in a shared space that you never want to meet. Even if it's in an Airbnb Room.

Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

The Next Battleground in Short-Term Rentals: Amenities

Short-term rental hosts are increasingly relying on amenities – like pools, hot tubs and mini golf – to make their listings stand out from the competition, and some say the end result is an “amenities arms race.”

James Farrell, Skift | 3 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

Short-Term Rental Bookings Jump for Labor Day

Some travel companies have been reporting signs of a slowdown. But recent data – from AAA, the TSA and now, short-term rental bookings – suggest a strong holiday weekend.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

Vrbo Keeps Taking Jabs at Airbnb With New Ad Campaign to Recruit Hosts

While Vrbo's new ad campaign to attract hosts doesn't mention its competitor Airbnb by name, Expedia’s smaller short-term rental platform keeps poking at what makes it different from the industry juggernaut.

James Farrell, Skift | 3 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

Short-Term Rental Bookings Drop in Mallorca

Mallorca authorities are trying to respond to local frustrations with mass tourism by cracking down on short-term rentals.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

Sonder-Marriott Deal: What the Fine Print Says About Distribution and Royalties

Sonder gets new marketing and distribution power through the licensing deal. While a positive, this isn't a panacea for Sonder's fundamental problems.

Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago

Hotels

Marriott Signs Loyalty Tie-Up With Sonder Similar to MGM Resorts Deal

Sonder has recently struggled, having not been profitable since going public in a blank check deal in 2022. The heft of Marriott's distribution system will boost the company. Marriott will gain access to Sonder's units, many of which are roomy apartment-style lodging and in neighborhoods where it's hard to build hotels.

Sean O'Neill | 3 months ago

Skift Research

State of Travel 2024: Travel in 350 Charts

Our biggest report of the year with 350+ insights. Understand the consumer, business, and investment trends defining the state of travel in 2024. Our goal was to create a chart for any major travel question you may have.

3 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

Capital One to the Rescue? Inspirato Looks for Boost Through Its Strategic Partner

The new CEO will have to figure out exactly what Inspirato will be. Is it the "luxury hospitality company" of 2019, the "innovative luxury travel club" of 2024, or something else.

Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

Inspirato Gets New CEO and $10 Million in Financing, Lays Off 15% of Employees

With Brad Handler out as chairman and his brother Brent Handler having given up the CEO role nearly a year ago, this deal represents a changing of the guard at Inspirato.

Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago