Airbnb releases first global quality report on platform improvements
Worldwide: Airbnb has released its first global quality report, shedding light on the company’s efforts to enhance guest experiences and support host success.
Beyond and Booking.com partner to empower hosts
US: Revenue management solution Beyond has announced a partnership with Booking.com, allowing vacation rental partners to grow revenue, streamline operations, and continue to reach new guests worldwide.
Opinion: Why many STR investments fail in the first year
Worldwide: Steve Marcinuk, co-founder and managing partner at KeyCrew, explains why many short-term rental investments fail in the first year and details his own experiences.
Sykes Holiday Cottages introduces flexible cancellation for guests
UK: B Corp-certified, holiday cottage rental agency Sykes Holiday Cottages has introduced new flexible cancellation terms for holidaymakers which will allow them to cancel up until the day before their booking begins.
Airbnb unveils Co-Host Network in 2024 Winter Release
US: Airbnb has unveiled its much-anticipated Co-Host Network to help its hosts who have little time on their hands find the best local hosts to manage their property.
Airbnb to remove Experiences listings weeks after Icons launch
US: Airbnb has announced that it is removing individual tours and Experiences from its platform, just weeks after unveiling ‘Icons’, a new category of experiences hosted by stars from across music, sport, film and more.
Airbnb debuts ‘Icons’ category and group trip features
US: Airbnb has unveiled Icons, a new category of experiences hosted by stars from across music, sport, film and more, as well as new group trip planning features, as part of its 2024 Summer Release.
Airbnb commits to verifying 1.5m listings by end of March
Worldwide: Airbnb is committing to verifying nearly 1.5 million listings across the United States, Canada, Australia, the UK and France by the end of this month, as part of its spring update.
The new way to save in 2024 – VacayMyWay
[SPONSORED CONTENT] Online vacation rental platform VacayMyWay explains how it aims to simplify the booking process for guests and listing process for hosts, with a focus on pricing transparency, ID verification, damage protection, open communication, trust and clarity in the vacation rental travel experience.
Airbnb highlights “record travel season” but predicts Q4 “volatility”
US: Airbnb has reported a “record summer travel season” on its platform in its third quarter earnings results, although it is predicting greater “volatility” in Q4.