Airbnb has announced new updates for the autumn season, introducing advanced search and social networking features. These changes are reshaping…
ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΙΑ: OTAs
In the OTAs section of BnB News, we focus on the latest developments from major online travel agencies such as Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia, Vrbo and more. These platforms are critical to the success of vacation rental businesses, and staying up to date with their evolving tools, policies, algorithms, and guest policies is essential.
From pricing model changes and ranking factors to cancellation policies and new tech features, we track what matters most to hosts and property managers. Whether you’re listing one apartment or managing a portfolio of villas, this section will help you adapt to OTA updates quickly and effectively – and maximize your visibility and bookings.
Airbnb’s service fee structure is changing next week for hosts in Greece and across the European Economic Area and Switzerland.…
Vrbo’s commission structure is changing on October 29, 2026, with most partners moving to a standard 12% fee. However, the…
Expedia has announced a fall upgrade featuring 12 new functions for the Vrbo and Escapia platforms, in a move aimed…
A significant change to the cost of using Booking.com is coming on December 1, 2026, for private short-term rental owners…
Airbnb is entering a new era. The popular platform no longer wants to be limited to short-term rentals and is…
Airbnb is testing a new fee model for hosts who bring their own guests through their own links, reducing the…
Vrbo has launched Sponsored Listings in the Expedia Group Advertising Portal, changing the way listings can appear at the top…
New capabilities to attract bookings, increase revenue and simplify property management – Vrbo Sponsored Listings now available globally with no…
Booking.com reports that less than 1% of Booking Holdings’ room nights can be linked to AI tools such as ChatGPT,…
Airbnb is developing a new artificial intelligence pricing model for hosts, according to comments made by Brian Chesky during the…
TrustedStays is expanding its presence in France, offering professionally managed short-term rentals and serviced apartments through corporate booking systems. The…
Airbnb has announced a partnership with Tripadvisor Group, with the aim of bringing selected Tripadvisor experiences to its platform later…
Booking.com is still considered an underdog in the US short-term rental market, despite making substantial improvements to its product and…
Airbnb is testing a new 10% mobile discount, which appears to guests who make a booking through its app. The…