Vrbo Hosts May Soon Pay to Be Seen as Sponsored Listings Arrive
Vrbo is piloting sponsored listings for vacation rentals, adding a paid visibility tool that could reshape how hosts compete for traveler attention.
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.
Airbnb Names Andrea D’Amico to Lead Hotel Expansion
Airbnb has appointed Andrea D’Amico as vice president of hotels as it pushes deeper into boutique and independent properties. The move signals a more structured effort to build hotel supply and compete more directly in a category long dominated by established travel intermediaries.
Airbnb Adds Hotels, Rental Cars and AI Tools as It Pushes Beyond Home Rentals
Airbnb is expanding beyond home rentals with boutique hotels, rental cars, grocery delivery, luggage storage and new AI tools for guests and hosts.
Booking.com Faces Italian Antitrust Probe Over Hotel Rankings and Visibility
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Italian regulators have opened an antitrust investigation into Booking.com over how hotels are ranked and promoted on its platform, raising new questions about transparency in online travel marketplaces.
Booking.com Warns Some Customers After Suspected Data Exposure Raises Fresh Security Concerns
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Booking.com has warned some customers that unauthorized parties may have accessed reservation-related personal information. The company says payment data was not taken from its systems, but the incident is likely to deepen concerns around travel-platform security and phishing risks.
Valencia Tightens Short-Term Rental Rules in One of Spain’s Sharpest Housing Moves
By
Victoria Hayes
• 3 mins read
Valencia has approved stricter limits on tourist apartments as pressure on housing and neighborhood balance grows. The new framework sets hard caps by district and block, signaling a more interventionist approach in one of Spain’s most visited cities.
Room00 to Invest Up to €420 Million in European Expansion
By
Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
Room00 is planning a major European expansion with up to €420 million in investment, targeting key urban destinations across Spain, Italy, Portugal and the UK.
Airbnb Launches ‘Reserve Now, Pay Later’ Option for Canadian Travelers
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
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.
The ‘Heated Rivalry’ Cottage in Muskoka Is Now Bookable on Airbnb
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
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
By
Christopher Lane
• 3 mins read
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
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 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
By
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.