Airbnb Launches ‘Reserve Now, Pay Later’ Option for Canadian Travelers
Airbnb is introducing a “Reserve Now, Pay Later” option for Canadian travelers, allowing guests to secure eligible stays without paying at the time of booking.
Short-Term Rentals
Discover the freedom of staying like a local with TravelCapybara’s Short-Term Rentals section. From cozy city apartments and beachside villas to countryside cottages and unique stays, we cover the latest in platforms like Airbnb, Vrbo, and beyond. Stay informed with updates on regulations, rental trends, safety tips, and insider guides to help you book smarter and more comfortably. Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway or an extended workcation, find the perfect space to call home – anywhere in the world.
The ‘Heated Rivalry’ Cottage in Muskoka Is Now Bookable on Airbnb
Fans of Heated Rivalry can now book the real Muskoka cottage featured in the series finale, as Barlochan Cottage opens on Airbnb for select stays.
TourRadar Launches Hosted Trips to Help Creators and Agents Monetize Group Travel
TourRadar introduces Hosted Trips, enabling creators and travel agents to turn audiences into bookable multi-day departures.
Booking Holdings Accelerates ‘Connected Trip’ Strategy as AI and Flights Fuel Growth
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Booking Holdings reports strong 2025 results, with multi-vertical “connected trip” bookings surging and AI driving efficiency gains.
Airbnb Expands Reserve Now, Pay Later Worldwide to Boost Flexible Travel Bookings
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Airbnb rolls out its Reserve Now, Pay Later feature globally, allowing guests to secure eligible stays without paying at booking.
Visa and TBO Launch Exclusive Global Hotel Booking Platform for Cardholders
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Marcus Bennett
• 2 mins read
Visa has partnered with TBO to launch Journey Collection, a dedicated hotel booking platform offering exclusive rates and benefits to Visa cardholders worldwide.
Airbnb Brings ‘Wuthering Heights’ to Life With a Free Romantic Stay in Bronte Country
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Airbnb unveils a free, immersive “Wuthering Heights” stay in West Yorkshire, timed for Valentine’s Day and inspired by Emerald Fennell’s highly anticipated film adaptation.
Hilton Launches Apartment Collection to Expand Into Flexible, Apartment-Style Stays
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Hilton is entering the growing short-term and extended-stay apartment market with the launch of Apartment Collection by Hilton, blending residential-style living with hotel-level service.
Spain Cracks Down on Short-Term Rentals With €65 Million Airbnb Fine
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Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Spain has imposed a €65 million fine on Airbnb for advertising tens of thousands of unlicensed tourist rentals, signaling a tougher stance on short-term rentals amid a growing housing crisis.
Booking Platform RateHawk Sets Sights on Major U.S. Expansion in 2026
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Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
B2B booking platform RateHawk is preparing a major push into the U.S. market in 2026, building on rapid growth among American travel advisors and rising transaction volumes.
Airbnb Tests New Instacart Grocery Delivery Feature for US Travelers
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Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Airbnb is testing a new grocery delivery feature with Instacart, allowing guests to pre-order groceries before their stay and have hosts stock the kitchen.
Vrbo Launches New ‘VrboCare’ Policies to Protect Travelers’ Bookings
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 1 min read
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 1 min read
Vrbo has introduced VrboCare, a new suite of booking protection policies and AI tools designed to enhance traveler trust and improve the vacation rental experience.
Airbnb Faces Transparency Dilemma as Study Shows Safety Reviews Impact Bookings
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
A new study reveals that Airbnb safety reviews, though rare, significantly affect bookings and prices – sparking debate over how much transparency platforms should offer.
Airbnb Unveils ‘Seventeen’s World’ Concert-Ready Experiences in Los Angeles
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Airbnb teams up with Seventeen to launch ‘Seventeen’s World’ experiences in Los Angeles, offering fans immersive stays and concert-ready perks around the group’s upcoming shows.
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Sets Sights on Bigger Growth, Expands Hotels and Services Focus
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says the company’s growth is slowing and aims to restore double-digit expansion by bolstering hotels, services, and new interfaces in the app.
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