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Uber to add Vrbo vacation rental bookings to app later in 2026
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Uber will add vacation rentals via Vrbo later this year.
Operators pay over $1bn a year in OTA fees on repeat guests, study finds
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Property managers are paying more than $1bn a year in commission fees to online travel agencies (OTAs) on repeat guests, according to new analysis from hostAI.
Expedia Group on Vrbo’s evolution and what rising traveller expectations mean for the industry
Reading Time: 2 minutesLast month, Expedia Group announced a series of updates to the Vrbo platform, including broader exposure for Vrbo listings across the company’s brand. This includes visibility on its flagship Expedia brand as well as through a B2B distribution network of more than 70,000 businesses and 160,000 travel agents. With these changes designed to improve discoverability, […]
Expedia Group reveals 2026 travel trends in new ‘Unpack’ report
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Expedia Group has unveiled Unpack ’26: The Trends in Travel, its latest annual report highlighting the key shifts shaping global tourism next year. Drawing on insights from more than 24,000 global travellers, the report identifies seven core trends from salvaged hotels and farm stays to book club retreats and AI-powered destination stewardship all reflecting […]
Expedia updates Vrbo platform with new AI and tech features
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Expedia Group has added a suite of updates to its Vrbo vacation home rental platform designed to drive more demand for vacation rental partners, improve quality standards, and simplify the booking process for travellers.
Vrbo introduces full penalties for hosts who leave guests stranded
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Vacation rental platform Vrbo will begin imposing 100 per cent penalties on US hosts who fail to provide guests access to a booked property, starting October 1.
Vrbo offers last-minute deals for vacation rentals
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: On Tuesday, Vrbo announced it will offer last-minute deals through its app and website on private vacation rental bookings. Nearly 300,000 last-minute deals are now live on Vrbo, and travellers can book these discounted rates within 30 days of check-in. The deals can be found under the “last minute booking” filter on the Vrbo […]
European hoteliers file collective action against Booking.com
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA group of more than 25 national hotel associations across Europe has filed collective legal action against Booking.com in the Netherlands. The lawsuit challenges the platform’s use of price parity clauses,
Vrbo launches global promotions suite
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Vrbo has launched a global promotions suite designed to help hosts attract a broader range of travellers through discounts and strategic pricing. The suite is now available worldwide on Vrbo and its sister platforms, including Abritel, FeWo-Direkt, Stayz, Bookabach, and eligible vacation rental listings on Expedia. The promotions suite currently features early booking and […]
Vrbo expands accessibility features
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: The vacation rental platform has introduced eight new search filters and launched an educational course to support hosts in making their properties more accessible. Vrbo is working to create a more inclusive experience for travellers with disabilities through the expansion of its accessibility features and a new industry partnership. Previously, travellers could only search […]