Airbnb earned $10B last year, more than double pre-pandemic
The company earned $9.9B in total revenue for the year; nearly half was profit. That's more than double the total revenue the company earned in 2019, before the pandemic upended travel
by Taylor Anderson Feb 13
AirDNA projects a strong 2024 for STRs after bumpy 2023
Based on early data from its Market Review, 2024 is already looking to be a promising year for vacation rentals after a frustrating 2023
by Ben Verde Jan 26
Majority of short-term rental hosts in NYC still waiting for city approval
Five months after New York City's Short-Term Rental Registration Law went into effect, more than 5,000 Airbnb, VRBO and Booking.com hosts have been told by the city to send more information
by Ben Verde Jan 22
AirDNA acquires vacation property management software Uplisting
AirDNA functions as a data provider for Airbnb and VRBO. This acquisition represents AirDNA's first foray into the day-to-day operations of short-term rental properties
by Ben Verde Jan 9
Rentals startup Frontdesk lays off all staff after failed funding round
All 200 full-time staff members along with contractors and part-time staff were dismissed during 'a 2-minute Google Meet call'
by Ben Verde Jan 3
Vacasa gives Matterport multiyear marketing deal
The vacation home company hired the digital twin creator in a multiyear contract to help market its global portfolio of vacation homes under management
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 30
How to maximize short-term rental returns with proptech
Property management software enhances operations and saves time and money for agents, property owners and short-term rental guests, writes Victoria Kennedy, CEO of Atman Real Estate
by Victoria Kennedy Nov 21
Vrbo parent company Expedia reports 'best-ever' quarter
Despite Vrbo itself struggling, Expedia, the travel booking company that owns the short-term rentals platform, recorded $425M in profits during the third quarter
by Ben Verde Nov 2
Airbnb pulls in $3.4B in Q3 on strong international demand
Despite a setback in New York City, Airbnb rode a continued wave of strong post-pandemic travel demand. The company generated twice as much revenue as it did before the pandemic
by Taylor Anderson Nov 1
'Rich Dad' predicts an Airbnb-led 'market crash.' Fanboys rejoice
Robert Kiyosaki's social media post was the latest viral prediction about the short-term rental giant. Will this be the one that comes true, or is it another hoax?
by Taylor Anderson Sep 15
How much is your home worth on Airbnb? Realtor.com can tell you
New tool comes as more homeowners look for ways to offset high housing costs, and as Airbnb looks to add more supply to keep prices down
by Taylor Anderson Sep 7
New York City's strict short-term rental law goes into effect
New York City's law limiting short-term rentals went into effect on Tuesday. To offer stays of less than 30 days, NYC hosts must stay in the unit with their guests
by Marian McPherson Sep 5
Airbnb profit jumps 72% as more homes are rented out short term
Revenue for the company grew to $2.5B in Q2 buoyed by a growth in demand that was surpassed by a growth in supply, according to an earnings report released on Thursday
by Taylor Anderson Aug 3
Vrbo bookings suffer in Q2 as more travelers opt for hotels in 2023
The popular vacation-rental platform dragged down the results of its parent company Expedia Group in the second quarter of the year, according to an earnings call Thursday
by Daniel Houston Aug 3
Trophy properties are all the rage right now, Jonathan Spears says
Ahead of his appearance at Inman Luxury Connect, the Spears Group founder told Inman demand for trophy properties or highly unique listings is at an all-time high throughout North Florida
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 31