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Vrbo took a hit when Expedia reduced marketing during its tech migration. Now, the company is doing the work to bring it back.
Justin Dawes | 1 week ago
Short-Term Rentals
Turf wars between individual and professional hosts on Airbnb have been long-standing. Chesky isn't making friends with professional hosts when touting Airbnb's co-hosting network as a way to replace them.
Dennis Schaal | 1 week ago
Expedia was spun out of Microsoft before the turn of the century, and the two Seattle-based companies have always been tight. They just got a bit tighter.
Dennis Schaal | 2 weeks ago
The biggest company in travel thinks it has the building blocks for steady — if not dramatic — growth for years to come.
Tourism
Governor Josh Green sat down with Skift about his vision for Hawaii and Maui's future. Green wants to see Hawaii have more sporting events, fewer short-term rentals, and a more resilient Maui
Dawit Habtemariam | 3 weeks ago
Podcasts
Today's podcast looks at Wyndham weathering economic uncertainty, Southwest seeing healthy demand, and a halt on STRs in Málaga.
Rashaad Jorden | 3 weeks ago
Malaga's politicians are aiming to relieve the strain on affordable housing by tightening regulations on short-term rentals. However, given the current popularity of southern Spain, this move could shift the pressure to nearby destinations.
Hotels
As market demand for customized hospitality solutions increases, hoteliers are embracing diversification of offerings to meet shifting traveler preferences and capture new growth opportunities.
The Ascott Limited + Skift | 3 weeks ago
Today's podcast looks at a slowdown in short-term rentals, a Saudi push for Chinese tourists, and why travelers don't prioritize sustainability.
As demand for luxury short-term vacation rentals rises in India, The Leela is seemingly seeking to leverage its established presence in the luxury hospitality space to capture more share of this market.
Bulbul Dhawan | 3 weeks ago
