Articles tagged “vacasa”

Short-Term Rentals

Vacasa Founder Knocks Pacaso’s Fundraising as Deceptive

It's great that individuals can get in on a piece of the startup action — as long as they understand the investment.

Dennis Schaal | 1 month ago

Vacasa Founder Knocks Pacaso’s Fundraising as Deceptive

Short-Term Rentals

Vacasa Lost 9% of Its Vacation Rentals in the Last Year, Doesn’t See Profitability in 2024

Vacasa's weaknesses were apparent well before the vacation rental market turned soft. Now, they're even tougher to fix.

Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago

Vacasa Lost 9% of Its Vacation Rentals in the Last Year, Doesn’t See Profitability in 2024

Short-Term Rentals

Last-Minute Short-Term Rentals Could Help in Soft Markets

Discount travel sites tend to do well during times when vacation rentals and hotels aren't selling well on more traditional travel sites. Expedia/Vrbo's deal with Whimstay may reflect those market dynamics.

Dennis Schaal | 4 months ago

Last-Minute Short-Term Rentals Could Help in Soft Markets

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Thinks Its Edge Over Vrbo and Booking Is Individual Hosts

The easier route for platforms to scale listings is to contract with property managers. But Airbnb thinks that the secret sauce is individual hosts.

Dennis Schaal | 6 months ago

Airbnb Thinks Its Edge Over Vrbo and Booking Is Individual Hosts

Short-Term Rentals

The Myth of Vacation-Rental Fatigue: What Guests Really Want – Skift Research

Don't panic over vacation rental rants online! Our research reveals these are growing pains, but not a sign of doom. Travelers still like vacation rentals for the space, affordability, and convenience they offer. This unique blend ensures continued popularity among travelers.

Saniya Zanpure | 6 months ago

The Myth of Vacation-Rental Fatigue: What Guests Really Want – Skift Research

Podcasts

U.S. Government Scrutinizes Airlines’ Frequent Flyer Programs

Today's podcast looks at the devaluing of frequent flyer miles, Hyatt's new boost, and Vacasa next round of layoffs.

Rashaad Jorden | 6 months ago

U.S. Government Scrutinizes Airlines’ Frequent Flyer Programs

Short-Term Rentals

Vacasa Laid Off 13% of Its Workforce

This was Vacasa's fourth layoff round since CEO Rob Greyber took over in September 2022.

Dennis Schaal | 6 months ago

Vacasa Laid Off 13% of Its Workforce

Short-Term Rentals

Vacasa’s First Employee Steps Down From the Board: How She Sees the Company Now

Is Vacasa losing its hospitality edge — one executive at a time?

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 8 months ago

Vacasa’s First Employee Steps Down From the Board: How She Sees the Company Now

Short-Term Rentals

Can Vacasa’s Strategy Change Keep Homeowners From Leaving?

Not if it lays off its sales staff.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 9 months ago

Can Vacasa’s Strategy Change Keep Homeowners From Leaving?

Short-Term Rentals

Vacasa to Lay Off 320 – 5% of Workforce; COO to Leave

Vacasa is trying to get cash flow positive in 2024 by almost any means necessary.

Dennis Schaal | 9 months ago

Vacasa to Lay Off 320 – 5% of Workforce; COO to Leave