The CEO of Airbnb, Brian Chesky, is planning the launch of a new artificial intelligence company, making his first major…
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.
The Summer Release, presented by Airbnb on May 20, 2026, integrated artificial intelligence into almost every stage of the guest…
The key trends shaping the short-term rental market in Greece and Cyprus today were presented at the recent Short Stay…
Airbnb is transforming into a complete travel platform, introducing services such as airport transfers, car rentals, experiences, and AI tools that enhance every stage of the travel journey.
Fraud can affect any accommodation. Pascal Mafait, Senior Director of Fraud, Trust and Safety at Booking.com, in an informational article…
Airbnb’s main ambition is for the platform to evolve into a fully personalized travel ecosystem for each user. This was…
Uber is expanding its activities within the travel ecosystem, taking one more step toward becoming a “one-stop” app for the…
Vrbo is fundamentally reshaping its marketing strategy, moving away from aggressive comparative campaigns against Airbnb and toward a model built…
On April 20, Airbnb activated a new set of Terms of Use that, while for the average host may look…
Hosts are not only accommodation providers, but key drivers of tourism demand distribution and public revenue generation.
The two announcements made by Airbnb over the past week, when viewed individually, would have warranted only a brief mention…
The short-term rental trends for 2025 are clearly reflected in the fourth-quarter results of major online travel platforms such as…
Airbnb has made its “Reserve Now, Pay Later” program available to users worldwide (with some exceptions outlined below), allowing travelers…
The defining characteristic of Vrbo’s current strategy is the provision of greater financial security for its partners, balanced by the…
Airbnb is entering a new era of strategic transformation. CEO Brian Chesky presents a bold plan to integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) into every aspect of the travel experience.