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Vrbo Rolls Out Reserve Now, Pay Later With Stricter Cancellation Terms Than Airbnb
Vrbo now lets travelers book eligible vacation rentals with nothing due at checkout, mirroring a payment option Airbnb credits with driving growth. The twist: Vrbo's version leans more toward hosts and narrows the window in which guests can cancel without a penalty.
Uber to Add Vacation Rentals via Expedia as Airbnb Sets 2027 AI Agent Debut
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi confirmed the company will add vacation rental content through its Expedia Group integration, while Airbnb's Brian Chesky pledged on stage to launch an AI agent in 2027.
EU Court Upholds Block on Booking's €1.63 Billion Etraveli Deal, Leaving Expedia Room to Buy
Europe's General Court upheld the European Commission's 2023 decision to prohibit Booking Holdings' roughly €1.63 billion ($1.9 billion) acquisition of Swedish flight specialist Etraveli. The ruling limits Booking's dealmaking in Europe just as Expedia Group presses ahead with acquisitions of its own.