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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.
Airbnb Moves to Revive Luxe Program for High-End Homes
Airbnb plans to restart a luxury accommodations push that the pandemic halted in 2020, with CEO Brian Chesky telling hosts at an invitation-only summit in San Francisco that the company intends to rebuild and grow the program.
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.
Middle East Travel Recovery Stalls as Warnings and Flight Suspensions Hit Demand
Renewed travel warnings and flight suspensions have stalled the Middle East’s travel recovery, leaving accommodation providers to rebuild demand and pricing power.