Booking.com
The latest developments in Booking.com’s hotel alternatives business, from holiday rentals and self-catered accommodations, B&Bs and villas. This category provides vacation rental managers and short-term rental managers with valuable insights into Booking.com’s extranet tools, cancellation policies, host payout structures, and sustainability programs. Stay informed on Booking.com’s travel trends and financial performance to make the most of this platform’s vast reach in the short-term rental market.
Airbnb Launches Co-Host Marketplace in Japan, Vrbo to Delist Poor Listings, Booking.com Bets Big on India and AI
Airbnb Debuts its Co-Host Marketplace in Japan, Eyeing Supply Across Asia Snigdha’s Views: Vrbo to Delist Low-Quality Listings, Roll Out ...
Cape Town To Impose Rental Tax, Booking.com Partners with Maldives, HomeToGo Launches 5 Localized Platforms
Cape Town’s New Rental Tax Aims to Level the Market but Could Hurt Tourism Snigdha’s Views: Booking.com Partners with Maldives ...
Booking.com’s Alternative Accommodations Keep Growing—And So Does Its Grip on Host Payments
Booking.com closed 2024 strong, with alternative accommodations—short-term rentals included—up 19% YoY, now making up 33% of its total room nights. ...
Goliday Expands to the UK, Edinburgh’s Temporarily Relaxes Regulations, Booking.com’s Top Welcoming Cities for 2025
Direct Booking Website Builder Goliday Expands Into the UK, Announces Upcoming Marketplace About Goliday:Goliday is an all-in-one platform designed for ...
Booking.com’s Super Bowl LIX Ads Feature The Muppets, Promise Easy Travel for Everyone
Booking.com’s latest campaign is pulling out all the stops, tapping into nostalgia, tech upgrades, and its signature “something for everyone” ...
Bali Targets Illegal Tourist Villas, Booking.com Partners with Antom, British Columbia mandates rental registry
Local Association Demands Government Action Against Bali’s Illegal Tourist Villas Snigdha’s Views Booking.com partners with Antom to deliver localized payment ...
Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo in 2025: What Property Managers Must Know
2024 was a year of rapid change and tough decisions for property managers.From platform updates to stricter regulations and increased ...
Vrbo Takes on Cities with 1 million new listings while Booking.com’s rentals segment outshines hotels
Booking.com is betting on its diverse accommodations to win over travelers, while Vrbo is jumping into the urban rental game. ...
Booking.com rolls out Tools and Funding Support for Easier Sustainability Certification
With 75% of global travelers saying they want to travel more sustainably in 2024, eco-certification is no longer optional for ...
2025 Travel Trends (Expedia + Booking.com): Actionable Insights for Vacation Rental Managers
Booking.com and Expedia have released their much-anticipated 2025 travel predictions and the way travelers think, book, and experience stays is ...
Booking.com Reveals Amenities Guests Will Pay More For in 2024—Here’s How to Cash In
Today, offering a bed to sleep in is no longer enough to capture the attention—or the wallets—of discerning travelers. Guests ...
How US Vacation Rental Managers Could Drive More Direct Bookings
In an industry dominated by platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo, vacation rental managers are grappling with a significant shift. Skift ...
The Battle for Hosts Heats Up: How Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo Are Fighting to Win
The battle for hosts is gathering heat among the Big Three. The industry’s biggest players—Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo—are ramping up ...
Booking.com Ditches Travel Sustainable Program in Favor of Third-Party Certifications
Booking.com is discontinuing its Travel Sustainable program, including the widely recognized Travel Sustainable badges previously awarded to properties engaging in ...
2024 Travel Trends from Booking.com: Key Takeaways for Vacation and Short-Term Rental Managers
Every year, Booking.com shares its eagerly anticipated travel predictions, offering a wealth of insights for those in the travel industry. ...
Booking.com’s Q3 2023 Financials: Skyrocketing Success and a Summer of Host Payment Hell
If the recent performance of industry giants is anything to go by, the short-term rental industry is perhaps enjoying its ...
Booking.com does not pay its hosts: The end of the tunnel for the payout glitches?
The digital trail doesn’t lie. A recent surge in search queries on our website Rental Scale-Up paints a telling picture ...
Booking.com’s Payment Crisis: A Breakdown of Trust with Hosts and a Test of Reputation
“The money hasn’t come through yet, and the promises seem empty,” lamented one frustrated host at the heart of a ...
Booking.com’s Finance Maintenance: Hosts Unpaid in High Season
In the past several weeks, vacation rental hosts have found themselves facing an unexpected challenge – delayed payouts from Booking.com. ...
Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking Software Partner Programs: How to Qualify and Should Property Managers Care?
Understanding the significance of recognition programs like Airbnb Preferred, Vrbo Preferred, and Booking Premier can shed light on the quality ...
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