A new feature that may change travelers’ booking habits is being tested by Airbnb in the United States and Canada.…
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 had an impressive presence at this year’s Cannes Lions 2025 Festival of Creativity, where it won four Bronze Lions…
Airbnb has made a significant update to its Payments Terms of Service, effective from 26 June 2025. Although the changes…
Major concerts and sporting events are leading to an explosion of Airbnb bookings in the UK, with local economies benefiting…
Airbnb has been accused of unfairly “recruiting” their tour guides by two competing tour platforms – the Canadian ToursByLocals and…
Record bookings, significant growth in alternative accommodation and enhanced artificial intelligence for hosts were the key highlights of Booking Holdings…
Airbnb launched a frontal attack on hotels over the burden of over-tourism on EU cities on Thursday 12 June, calling…
Vrbo, the popular holiday home rental platform owned by Expedia Group, recently unveiled its new suite of promotions, offering accommodation…
As summer approaches and American holiday getaways increase, Airbnb is bringing back its “smart” party prevention technology for the fourth…
A new page in Airbnb’s history is about to be turned by co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky, announcing on 13…
Airbnb provided clarification on the possibility of referring guests to third-party sites or applications to a Greek host who expressed…
In one of its most significant expansions since its founding in 2007, Airbnb unveiled three new innovations that are transforming…
The short-term rental industry in Greece has been disrupted by Airbnb’s recent policy change, which does not allow hosts to…
Airbnb has announced its new list of Preferred Software Partners for 2025, further strengthening its network of tools for the…
“We are preparing for Airbnb’s next chapter beyond stays”, announced Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky, during the company’s Q1…