Vrbo can pick its spots to compete with Airbnb. But it's not a zero-sum game and parent company Expedia has no expectation of "beating" Airbnb. Vrbo took some not-so-veiled shots at the quality of ...

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The easier route for platforms to scale listings is to contract with property managers. But Airbnb thinks that the secret sauce is individual hosts. Short-term rental veterans for years have said ...

Airbnb and Vrbo demand is strong this summer, but a glut of supply continues to pinch hosts. One host said he felt the need to find a niche, as an engagement destination, to stay competitive. But some ...

Vacation rentals come in all layouts and sizes. But if you plan to book one, there’s a good chance you’ll do it on Airbnb or Vrbo. The two platforms are among the most popular options for travelers ...

Elizabeth Ellington, 51, bought her first short-term rental in 2005 in Fiji. Later on she started using Airbnb and has two properties on both platforms. Ellington uses both, but says they have their ...

Vacation-rental platform Airbnb Inc. on Thursday said demand held up through October and forecast fourth-quarter sales that ...

Vacation rental firm Airbnb posted higher third-quarter profit and revenue on Thursday, helped by strong bookings in markets ...