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TodaySep 30Wed
  1. Skift Feed

    Vrbo to Move to Flat 12% Commission in Bid to Catch Up to Airbnb

    Vrbo, Expedia Group's vacation rental brand, said it is transitioning hosts and property managers to a flat 12% fee starting October 29. Property managers connected to a property management system currently pay a 5% fee, while hosts not connected to a PMS pay an 8% commission. About 55% of listings globally connect to Vrbo through PMS software, including 51% in the U.S., according to AirDNA. The host note did not address guest fees, which currently sit at 11-14%, but a vacation rental expert familiar with Vrbo's plans said the company intends to drastically reduce them; Vrbo's FAQ said travelers will in most cases still see a service fee.

Sep 11Fri
  1. Skift Feed

    Skift Travel Health Index: Middle East Recovery Stalls Again

    The Skift Travel Health Index stood at 99 in July, down 1% year-on-year. The Middle East and Africa fell back to 94 in July after recovering to the benchmark level of 100 in June. Skift attributes the reversal to renewed security concerns, travel advisories and flight suspensions, which weakened traveler confidence and made it difficult to convert interest into bookings. Vacation rentals was the only sector in the region to perform above the benchmark, gaining 14% year-on-year. Skift also reported this week on the potential lost year for Gulf tourism.

Sep 9Wed
  2. Skift Feed

    Google Strips Out EU Travel Search Features to Avoid More Fines

    In response to EU Digital Markets Act enforcement, Google is scaling back travel search features for European users. The revamped results page will show separate units for third-party aggregators and direct suppliers, but users can no longer filter by travel dates, check live pricing, or use descriptive tags like 'budget' or 'boutique'. Additionally, Google is removing its vacation rentals unit from European search results as early as September 8, though feeds still power results on Google Maps and google.com/hotels.

Sep 7Mon
Sep 1Tue
  1. Skift Feed

    Vrbo Brings Sponsored Listings to Vacation Rental Search

    Expedia Group is rolling out Sponsored Listings globally on Vrbo vacation rental searches, allowing property managers and hosts to pay for premium placement at the top of results via an auction-based, bid-per-night model with no upfront cost. In the pilot, participating hosts saw 40% booking growth and 39% revenue gains on average. The product will extend to Expedia.com. This deepens Expedia's advertising business, which generated $197 million in Q1 revenue, up 13% year over year.

Aug 26Wed
  1. Skift Feed

    VayKLife Acquires Xplorie to Create Unified Guest Experience Platform

    VayKLife has acquired Xplorie, merging physical gear and amenities with local activities and experiences into one platform for vacation rental managers. CEO Dan Gaertner argues that in a market where AI makes listings homogeneous, the guest experience layer—bikes, attraction credits, dinner shows, golf—is key to differentiation, driving five-star reviews and repeat bookings.

Aug 20Thu
  1. PhocusWire All News

    HomeToGo links operational gains to internal AI use

    HomeToGo reported in its H1 2026 earnings that internal AI adoption has improved operational efficiency. With 100% of its workforce having access to 15 AI tools, customer email responses are three times faster and chat escalations reduced by 85%. AI-generated search ads drove a 44% lift in return on ad spend in tests, and video production costs cut by over 60%. New products are built in weeks instead of months. B2B business HomeToGo_PRO grew 250.5% YoY to €105.2 million, now 66% of total revenue.

Jul 29Wed
  1. Expedia Group Newsroom

    Quality Pays: New Vrbo Research Finds Travelers Will Spend More on Vacation Rentals They Trust

    Vrbo released the Built to Stay Report, surveying over 1,700 travelers across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, UK, France, Germany, and Australia. The study found that 86% of travelers would pay more for a higher-quality listing, and 81% would pay more for a property with strong trust signals. Cleanliness, reliable amenities, and quick host response are key quality signals, while verified reviews and overall scores are important trust signals.

Jul 1Wed
Jun 2Tue
  1. PhocusWire All News

    First Chair bets on former Vacasa ski and coastal properties for new venture

    First Chair Destinations has launched as a hospitality brand focused on vacation rentals in mountain and beach destinations. Its debut portfolio includes approximately 3,500 homes acquired from Casago, previously managed by Vacasa. Founded by former Wyndham and Vacasa executives, it emphasizes local operations and destination-specific hospitality, targeting ski and coastal markets.

May 5Tue
  1. PhocusWire All News

    Smartness Raises €47M Series B for Lodging AI Growth

    Italy-based Smartness has raised €47 million in Series B funding led by United Ventures and CDP Venture Capital SGR, with participation from existing investor Partech. The company's agentic AI platform automates operations for hotels and vacation rentals, serving over 5,000 customers in 41 countries. The funding will support European expansion, with a goal to triple revenue in 2026.

Mar 27Fri
  1. PhocusWire All News

    Luxury vacation rental group Eterniti raises €30 million

    Eterniti, a luxury rental and property management group focused on villas and ski chalets, has raised €30 million from Amethyst III, a fund under Limestone Capital, bringing total funding to €50 million. The funds will be used for selective expansion, operational improvements, and technology enhancements. The company manages 800 rentals across 25 locations in the U.S., Europe, and the Caribbean, operating three brands: Bo House, Verbier Exclusive, and Emerald Stay.

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