Airbnb launched a frontal attack on hotels over the burden of over-tourism on EU cities on Thursday 12 June, calling…
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, 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…
Twists and new rules are brought by the upcoming implementation of Airbnb’s revised Off-Platform and Fee Transparency policy , which…
Airbnb has officially rolled out total price display as the default setting in its global search results. As of today,…
UK-based Livinc, part of the Parklane Group and a specialist in residential lettings, has announced the launch of a new…
The rise in demand for alternative accommodation on Booking.com’s platform was the dominant finding in the company’s 2024 results. It…
Airbnb hosts support local economies. The data released by the platform is indicative: From 2014 to date, Airbnb has collected…
Vrbo, Expedia Group’s vacation rental platform, is gaining new momentum with the introduction of a revamped suite of promotions, targeting…