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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
The U.S. vacation and short-term rental market has seen its supply growth rate drop in half over two years. It's like watching a sprinter decide to take up power walking.
Sean O'Neill | 4 weeks ago
Airbnb’s total price display policy has pushed some hosts to reconsider how they use cleaning fees. Experts say it’s better to determine what makes a fair fee than it is to eliminate it entirely.
James Farrell, Skift | 2 months ago
Some parts of Expedia Group took a hit during its recently completed tech migration, and now the new CEO is focused on rebuilding and more.
Justin Dawes | 2 months ago
Did Ariane Gorin's strategy changes speed Peter Kern's departure from the Expedia Group board?
Dennis Schaal | 2 months ago
A growing number of governments are seeking to regulate their short-term rental markets -- but increased regulations don't have to be a death knell for the industry, and in some cases can actually help operators.
Gorin distinguished herself by leading Expedia’s key business to business segment. Now, as CEO, Gorin’s in the early days of running the whole show.
Just in time for U.S. football season, Vrbo comes out with a hilarious ad about the vacation rental host in a shared space that you never want to meet. Even if it's in an Airbnb Room.
Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago
Podcasts
Today's podcast looks at who's winning the hotel loyalty race, who VRBO is targeting in its latest ads, and how Visit Florida's website change will affect its relationship with the LGBTQ community.
Rashaad Jordan, Skift | 3 months ago
While Vrbo's new ad campaign to attract hosts doesn't mention its competitor Airbnb by name, Expedia’s smaller short-term rental platform keeps poking at what makes it different from the industry juggernaut.
James Farrell, Skift | 3 months ago
