Vrbo

Stay updated on all things Vrbo, from hosting requirements and brand strategy analysis to booking trends and platform developments like One Key. This category offers vacation rental managers and short-term rental managers insights into Vrbo’s ad campaigns, new features, and comparisons like Airbnb vs. Vrbo to help you make the most of this platform.

Airbnb Launches Co-Host Marketplace in Japan, Vrbo to Delist Poor Listings, Booking.com Bets Big on India and AI

Airbnb Launches Co-Host Marketplace in Japan, Vrbo to Delist Poor Listings, Booking.com Bets Big on India and AI

Snigdha

Airbnb Debuts its Co-Host Marketplace in Japan, Eyeing Supply Across Asia Snigdha’s Views: Vrbo to Delist Low-Quality Listings, Roll Out ...

Montreal Limits Rentals to 3 Months, Landfolk Expands in France, Vrbo’s Top Vacation Rentals of 2025.

Montreal Limits Rentals to 3 Months, Landfolk Expands in France, Vrbo’s Top Vacation Rentals of 2025

Snigdha

Montreal Introduces Rental Caps — Airbnb Warns of Major Economic Fallout Snigdha’s Views Landfolk Eyes French Countryside for Growth, Rolls ...

Vrbo’s Latest Billboard Trolls Airbnb (Again)—But Is It Good Advertising

Vrbo’s Latest Billboard Trolls Airbnb (Again)—But Is It Good Advertising?

Uvika Wahi

Vrbo’s latest billboard campaign has turned heads, not just for its bold placement in cities like New York and San ...

Airbnb vs. Vrbo What Their Spring 2025 Travel Trends Reveal About Demand

Airbnb vs. Vrbo: What Their Spring 2025 Travel Trends Reveal About Demand

Uvika Wahi

Two platforms, two radically different approaches to spring travel. Airbnb is chasing urban event-goers, Vrbo is pulling in families and ...

Vrbo Rate Automation

Vrbo Soft-Launches “Rate Automation,” Its Built-In Dynamic Pricing Tool

Uvika Wahi

Vrbo has been quietly testing Rate Automation, its own built-in dynamic pricing tool, giving some property managers automated pricing capabilities ...

After A Strong Q4 2024, Vrbo Bets on Flexibility as Its Winning Strategy in 2025

After A Strong Q4 2024, Vrbo Bets on Flexibility as Its Winning Strategy in 2025

Uvika Wahi

Expedia Group wrapped up 2024 with a strong fourth quarter, reporting double-digit growth in room nights, gross bookings, and revenue. ...

Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo in 2025: What Property Managers Must Know

Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo in 2025: What Property Managers Must Know

Snigdha

2024 was a year of rapid change and tough decisions for property managers.From platform updates to stricter regulations and increased ...

Q3 2024: Booking.com’s Alternative Accommodations Outpace Overall Growth, as Vrbo Adds 1 Million Urban Listings

Vrbo Takes on Cities with 1 million new listings while Booking.com’s rentals segment outshines hotels

Uvika Wahi

Booking.com is betting on its diverse accommodations to win over travelers, while Vrbo is jumping into the urban rental game. ...

2025 Travel Trends (Expedia + Booking.com): Actionable Insights for Vacation Rental Managers

2025 Travel Trends (Expedia + Booking.com): Actionable Insights for Vacation Rental Managers

Snigdha

Booking.com and Expedia have released their much-anticipated 2025 travel predictions and the way travelers think, book, and experience stays is ...

How US Vacation Rental Managers Could Drive More Direct Bookings

How US Vacation Rental Managers Could Drive More Direct Bookings

Thibault Masson

In an industry dominated by platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo, vacation rental managers are grappling with a significant shift. Skift ...

Latest Vrbo Commercials Focus on Host-Free Stays and More—What’s New This Time?

Latest Vrbo Commercials Focus on Host-Free Stays and More—What’s New This Time?

Snigdha

In the cutthroat world of short-term rentals, advertising does more than just get a brand noticed; it shapes how travelers ...

New Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo Commercials Target New Hosts

The Battle for Hosts Heats Up: How Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo Are Fighting to Win

Uvika Wahi

The battle for hosts is gathering heat among the Big Three. The industry’s biggest players—Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo—are ramping up ...

Why Is Vrbo Shifting from Pro-Host to Pro-Guest with Its Major Reversal on Guest Refund Policies?

Why Is Vrbo Shifting from Pro-Host to Pro-Guest with Its Major Reversal on Guest Refund Policies?

Snigdha

On June 15th, 2024, Vrbo, a leading Online Travel Agency (OTA), made a significant policy shift that has stirred conversations ...

Vrbo 2024: 'One Key' Goes International, Price Sensitivity and Longer Stays Takes Center Stage

Vrbo 2024: ‘One Key’ Goes International, Price Sensitivity and Longer Stays Takes Center Stage

Uvika Wahi

During an exclusive conversation at the bustling Short Stay Summit on April 24, 2024, at Old Billingsgate in London, we ...

How VRBO’s 2024 Premier Host Program Updates Impact Vacation Rental Managers

Thibault Masson

Attention Vacation Rental Managers listing on VRBO: Are you up to speed with the changes to VRBO’s Premier Host partner ...

New Vrbo Commercials Strike at Airbnb's Heart: Marketing Win or Missed Opportunity?

New Vrbo Commercials Strike at Airbnb’s Heart: Marketing Win or Missed Opportunity?

Uvika Wahi

Vrbo launched two commercials during the highly coveted pre-game and NFL divisional championship slots. With the advertisements titled “Relax/Rooster” and ...

Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking Software Partner Programs: How to Qualify and Should Property Managers Care?

Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking Software Partner Programs: How to Qualify and Should Property Managers Care?

Uvika Wahi

Understanding the significance of recognition programs like Airbnb Preferred, Vrbo Preferred, and Booking Premier can shed light on the quality ...

vrbo one key loyalty program

Vrbo One Key: A Game-Changing Loyalty Program Boosting Expedia Group’s Brand Synergy

Thibault Masson

The introduction of Vrbo’s One Key loyalty program as part of Expedia Group’s overarching strategy brings significant implications for the ...

vrbo 2023

Vrbo to Switch to Expedia Group Platform in 2023: Challenges and Opportunities

Thibault Masson

In 2023, vacation rental booking platform Vrbo will be switching to Expedia Group’s platform. This move presents both challenges and ...

airbnb vs vrbo verified id

Comparing Airbnb and Vrbo’s Policies on Verifying Guests and Preventing Party Bookings

Thibault Masson

Airbnb and Vrbo have recently been in the news for presenting some of their measures to better protects hosts. As ...