Airbnb is challenging its designation as a ‘gatekeeper’ under the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), following its addition to…
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.
HotelTonight, the hotel booking app owned by Airbnb, has introduced a new rewards perk that allows users to earn Airbnb…
The global short-term rental market continues to grow at an astonishing pace, recording impressive financial figures and solidifying the dominance…
Airbnb is making significant investments in marketing and hiring new staff as it prepares to enter new business sectors in…
Airbnb has provided a glimpse into the future of its revamped Experiences through a sponsored post in Arival’s newsletter. According…
Airbnb is set to invest at least $250 million in new business ventures in 2025, beyond short-term rental accommodations. This…
Airbnb recorded strong performance, surpassing the average growth rate of the travel sector in 2024. According to the financial results,…
A sleek, modern house in Skopelos town has been named one of TikTok’s favourite Airbnbs in the world in 2024.…
Airbnb have announced they will bring back Experiences to its product portfolio from May 2025. Airbnb Experiences will return after…
Demand for alternative accommodations, such as short-term rentals, remained strong on the Booking.com platform throughout the summer of 2024. According…
Airbnb has announced the expansion of its “Airbnb-friendly Apartments” model to the UK, through a partnership with Greystar, a leading…
Following a strong third quarter, Booking Holdings raised its outlook for the full year, citing growth in both hotel and…
The idea of Airbnb Co-hosts which recently launched, is already proving very attractive for many. Airbnb CEO and co-founder Brian…
Big news for Airbnb who announced they will be expanding “beyond accommodation” in 2025. On November 7th Airbnb shared its…
Vrbo has successfully expanded its urban accommodation offering, adding 1 million new listings to its platform, many of which are…