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.
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Iceland Overtakes Switzerland as World’s Most Expensive Country
Iceland has overtaken Switzerland as the world’s most expensive country, with tourism, housing and high service costs adding pressure to everyday prices.
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 Leads $58 Million WeRoad Funding Round as Group Travel Startup Plans U.S. Expansion
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Airbnb has led a $58 million Series C round for WeRoad, backing the Italian group travel startup as it prepares to expand into the U.S. market.
Airbnb Adds Hotels, Rental Cars and AI Tools as It Pushes Beyond Home Rentals
By
Marcus Bennett
• 4 mins read
Airbnb is expanding beyond home rentals with boutique hotels, rental cars, grocery delivery, luggage storage and new AI tools for guests and hosts.
Airbnb Awards Best of British Grants to 25 UK Tourism Projects
By
Andrew Collins
• 3 mins read
Airbnb has named the first 25 winners of its Best of British Fund, backing local tourism projects across the UK with new funding to support hospitality and regional growth.
Airbnb Appoints Former Uber Executive Gus Fuldner as Head of Global Operations
By
Marcus Bennett
• 2 mins read
By
Marcus Bennett
• 2 mins read
Airbnb has appointed former Uber executive Gus Fuldner as its new head of global operations. The move comes as the company expands its platform beyond home rentals into broader travel services.
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.
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.
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.
Airbnb Signals Deeper AI Push in Travel With New CTO Appointment
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 1 min read
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 1 min read
Airbnb’s leadership change underscores how artificial intelligence is moving from experimentation to infrastructure in travel platforms, shaping how trips are planned, booked, and experienced.
Spain Cracks Down on Short-Term Rentals With €65 Million Airbnb Fine
By
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.
Airbnb Tests New Instacart Grocery Delivery Feature for US Travelers
By
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.
According to Airbnb, Emerging Winter Destinations Redefine Travel Trends for 2025–2026
By
Andrew Collins
• 3 mins read
According to Airbnb, travelers this winter are skipping traditional hotspots for under-the-radar gems – from Italy’s Olympic regions to cozy American ski towns and sunny coastal escapes.