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Vrbo launches Fast Start program for new hosts
Reading Time: 3 minutesUS: Expedia Group vacation rental brand Vrbo has announced the launch of Fast Start, a new program that increases the visibility of new properties in the first 90 days and displays a review score based on reviews from other travel sites. The launch of the host recruitment program comes in response to what the company […]
Vrbo proves Expedia bright spot despite revenue declines
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Seattle-based online travel agency Expedia has reported declines in revenue of 57 per cent [to $5.2 billion] and in gross bookings [to $36.7 billion] in its fourth quarter earnings report. It was the fourth consecutive quarter that Expedia had posted a loss, following three successive profitable quarters prior to the coronavirus outbreak. Peter Kern, […]
Vrbo to maintain DC reservations despite backlash
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Expedia Group-owned vacation rental platform Vrbo is planning to maintain reservations in Washington DC over Inauguration Week this week, despite Airbnb’s stance to block and cancel bookings, as well as a fierce backlash from online users. Last week, Airbnb and HotelTonight confirmed they would be blocking and cancelling all reservations in the DC Metro […]
Vrbo exits Toronto rental market following new crackdown
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCanada: Vacation rental marketplace Vrbo has announced that it is exiting the Toronto market due to the city’s recent crackdown on short-term rentals. The online travel agency listed more than 300 houses, condos, apartments and studios in the city prior to the enforcement of stricter rules on short-term rentals, which came into force on 1 January. […]
Santa Fe passes new short-term rental restrictions
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: The city of Santa Fe, in New Mexico, has approved new restrictions for short-term rental owners in an effort to reduce the number of properties operating without permits. The Santa Fe Council voted 8-1 on Thursday to limit the number of short-term rental units to one per person and to restricts owners using services […]
Expedia claims “better than expected” Q3, driven by Vrbo
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Travel firm Expedia Group has announced its 2020 Q3 results, which it has claimed are better than expected, but still down over 50 per cent from 2019. Its short-term rentals arm Vrbo, however, has outperformed much of the market, as it saw growth in both total bookings and total revenue from 2019. CEO Peter […]
Sign up for fourth RockSTRz webinar [join Vrbo, OYO and more]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorldwide: Sign up here for the fourth highly-anticipated session in ShortTermRentalz’ RockSTRz webinar series, which takes place on Tuesday [27 October] at 4pm GMT, and join the 500+ industry professionals who have already registered for the series. The stellar lineup of industry experts joining host and editor of ShortTermRentalz, Paul Stevens, for the session on “Around […]
Join Vrbo, OYO, Maison Privee and TurnKey VR for fourth RockSTRz webinar
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorldwide: The “RockSTR” contributors for the fourth and final session of this RockSTRz webinar series for ShortTermRentalz on Tuesday 27 October 2020 at 4pm GMT have been announced. The stellar lineup of industry experts joining host and editor of ShortTermRentalz, Paul Stevens, for the session on “Around the world in 60 mins: What has the […]
Vrbo marks 25-year milestone with rental giveaway
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Expedia Group vacation rental brand Vrbo is marking its 25th anniversary by giving away 25 stays at some of its most unique, highly-rated vacation rental homes, including houses, cabins, condos, ranches, treehouses and castles. Lish Kennedy, Vrbo VP of global brand marketing, said in a statement: “We wanted to recognise and show gratitude to our customers […]
Vrbo and NoiseAware partner to provide noise monitoring solutions
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Expedia Group vacation rental brand Vrbo has partnered with leading modern noise monitoring company NoiseAware to provide vacation home owners and property managers with access to exclusive pricing and services for NoiseAware noise monitoring solutions. At the same time, NoiseAware is offering Vrbo homeowners discounts of up to 50 per cent and property managers with […]