Hotels and Airbnb, Vrbo in heated battle as business travel ramps up
Both hotels and short-term rental companies are vying for customers seeking out extended stays through new offerings as business travel ramps up across the US this fall
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 10
Vacasa teams up with Marriott International
Travelers will now be able to book more than 10,000 properties that Vacasa manages through Marriott's Homes & Villas by Marriott International platform
by Jim Dalrymple II May 20
Airbnb to block and cancel all DC reservations ahead of inauguration
The risk of riots and violence has pushed Airbnb to block all DC rentals next week
The Airbnb IPO could move forward this week. So what's next?
The company's public debut represents a bet that the real estate and travel industries will keep colliding
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 10
NAHREP, business leaders call on Trump to leave DACA alone
Weeks after a Supreme Court ruling protected the Obama-era immigration policy, the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals joined leaders from the business world in supporting the policy
by Patrick Kearns Jul 13
Vacasa hires new financial and security chiefs
The new hires have backgrounds at big-name tech companies and suggest the vacation rental startup is in it to win it
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 17
Airbnb launches new luxury service for high-end properties
Airbnb Luxe boasts more than 2,000 listings in places like French castles, Tuscan villas and private islands
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 27
How to ensure your vacation rental gets great reviews
Experts say the key to great reviews is setting the right expectations, contemporary design, modern appliances and great amenities
by Patrick Kearns Jun 18
Vacation rental industry heats up with iTrip Vacations expansion
The company that helps property owners with management, marketing, SEO, software and other tech is coming to Florida's Treasure Coast
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 4
Marriott to launch short-term rental platform to stave off Airbnb
The move comes as more and more consumers are opting for short-term rentals over traditional hotels
by Patrick Kearns Apr 29
Striking hotel workers target Realtors ahead of NAR conference
Boston hotel workers are on strike and they want the National Association of Realtors to avoid Marriott hotels
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 23
Leigh Gallagher journalist
'Fortune' magazine journalist and author Leigh Gallagher's new book looks at how the short-term rental service changed hospitality forever.
TripAdvisor and Marriott announce partnership to help boost both companies' growth
4,200 Marriott brand hotel rooms will be added to TripAdvisor's Instant Booking platform
by Kimberly Manning Jun 22