Jurny and Vrbo partner to automate STR management

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Vertically-integrated, artificial intelligence [AI]-powered property management solution Jurny has announced an expanded integration with Expedia Group vacation rental brand Vrbo to automate short-term rental management.
RoomRaccoon announces two-way integration with Vrbo

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: RoomRaccoon, a hotel management system for independent hotels and lodging businesses in the UK, has announced its new two-way integration with Expedia Group’s vacation rental marketplace Vrbo.
Expedia Group promotes AI / Trip Planner features in Fall Release

Reading Time: 3 minutesUS: Expedia Group has introduced a number of new features as part of its Fall Release 2023, including Trip Planner, EG Labs and AI innovations.
Vrbo raises guest protection and bolsters premier host reputations

Reading Time: 4 minutesUS: Expedia Group vacation rental brand Vrbo has announced a series of new policies and program changes to enhance guest protection and bolster the reputations of its “premier” hosts.
New York City short-term rental restrictions take effect

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: New rules on short-term rentals in New York City went into effect this week, with tens of thousands of listings expected to be affected.
Expedia launches loyalty program One Key

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Expedia Group has introduced a new loyalty program across its three travel brands for travellers to earn and use rewards on eligible flights, hotels, vacation homes, car rentals, cruises and activities. One Key unifies the group’s three travel brands – Vrbo, Expedia, and Hotels.com – into one flexible loyalty program. It is currently available […]
Expedia Group “terminates” supply partnership with Hopper

Reading Time: 3 minutesUS / Canada: Expedia Group has terminated its vacation rental and hotel supply relationship with online travel agency [OTA] rival Hopper, accusing the latter of “exploiting consumer anxiety and confusing customers”.
Dallas City Council votes to ban STRs in single-family areas

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Dallas City Council has voted in favour of banning homeowners from listing their properties as short-term rentals on platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo in single-family residential neighbourhoods in the city.
Key Data: Vacation rental bookings rise by 27 per cent

Reading Time: 1 minuteWorldwide: Key Data has revealed a significant rise in the number of vacation rental reservations made in January 2023 compared to January 2022.
Vrbo launches technology to prevent party house bookings

Reading Time: 3 minutesUS: Expedia Group vacation rental brand Vrbo is rolling out new unauthorised event prevention technology that identifies potentially disruptive parties before they take place.