Uber is expanding its activities within the travel ecosystem, taking one more step toward becoming a “one-stop” app for the…
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.
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.
The platform’s strategy may be shifting with Airbnb’s new 20% discount test, which directly links pricing to search ranking. This…
Booking.com has announced the winners of the 14th annual Traveller Review Awards, recognizing partners that consistently deliver high-quality hospitality worldwide.…
ITB Berlin and Airbnb are launching a strategic partnership for the first time, with a strong focus on nature-based tourism,…
At a time when artificial intelligence is reshaping e-commerce, digital platforms, and consumer behavior, Airbnb is making one of its…
Booking.com recorded one of the strongest quarters in its history in the short-term rental segment in the third quarter of…
Three years after its initial launch, the Airbnb-friendly Apartments program has evolved into one of the fastest-growing collaboration models between…