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 alt="STR industry is evolving but remains ripe for opportunity"  title="STR industry is evolving but remains ripe for opportunity"
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STR industry is evolving but remains ripe for opportunity
By Morgan Hines | July 1, 2024
Despite constraints, STR industry heads believe there are plenty of opportunities including professionalization, consulting and more in the rapidly evolving space. Read More
 alt="OTA ranking booster Otamiser raises $3M in first funding round"  title="OTA ranking booster Otamiser raises $3M in first funding round"
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OTA ranking booster Otamiser raises $3M in first funding round
By Mileva Sapic | June 25, 2024
The startup said it will use the new capital to grow its commercial team as it aims to work with 1,000 hotels and 100,000 short-term rentals worldwide.   Read More
 alt="STR platforms stay silent while others call out consequences of Barcelona’s new ban"  title="STR platforms stay silent while others call out consequences of Barcelona’s new ban"
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STR platforms stay silent while others call out consequences of Barcelona’s new ban
By Morgan Hines | June 25, 2024
Some say the hotel supply in Barcelona will not be enough to fulfill demand once STRs are gone from the city and that could have a detrimental ripple effect on tourism and local residents.   Read More
 alt="Why niche can be nice in the massive world of online travel"  title="Why niche can be nice in the massive world of online travel"
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Why niche can be nice in the massive world of online travel
By Morgan Hines | June 13, 2024
The wide-ranging conversation on the environment for smaller online travel sites touched on the challenges and rewards of working in a smaller, specialized space.   Read More
 alt="How travel brands are prioritizing group travel planning"  title="How travel brands are prioritizing group travel planning"
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How travel brands are prioritizing group travel planning
By Morgan Hines | June 6, 2024
Expedia Group, Airbnb, Mindtrip and many other companies are looking to simplify group travel planning. Read More
 alt="Let’s create travel technology solutions to be proud of this Pride Month"  title="Let’s create travel technology solutions to be proud of this Pride Month"
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Let’s create travel technology solutions to be proud of this Pride Month
By Janis Dzenis – WayAway | June 3, 2024
The technology industry has made enormous advances in innovation in just the past few years. If this June Pride Month we can promise to start using some of that innovation to fulfill the important needs... Read More
 alt="Online travel giants “step on the gas” for marketing spend in Q1"  title="Online travel giants “step on the gas” for marketing spend in Q1"
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Online travel giants “step on the gas” for marketing spend in Q1
By D.J. Catron | May 30, 2024
Expedia Group, Booking Holdings, Airbnb and Trip.com Group spent a combined $4.08 billion on sales and marketing in the first quarter, building on 2023’s record year.   Read More
 alt="As STR industry copes with growing pains, home swapping enjoys a "Holiday""  title="As STR industry copes with growing pains, home swapping enjoys a "Holiday""
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As STR industry copes with growing pains, home swapping enjoys a "Holiday"
By D.J. Catron | May 28, 2024
Platforms like HomeExchange and Kindred are enjoying big gains while short-term rentals endure frustrations with stricter regulations, supply gluts and more rules and fees.   Read More
 alt="Travel Tech hosts D.C. showcase, maintains ancillary fee ruling criticism"  title="Travel Tech hosts D.C. showcase, maintains ancillary fee ruling criticism"
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Travel Tech hosts D.C. showcase, maintains ancillary fee ruling criticism
By Morgan Hines | May 23, 2024
Overlooking the U.S. Capitol, the Travel Technology Association held its first Policy & Innovation Showcase with Airbnb, Sabre, Booking Holdings and more. Read More
 alt="Airbnb is removing 5,000 Experiences, canceling future reservations"  title="Airbnb is removing 5,000 Experiences, canceling future reservations"
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Airbnb is removing 5,000 Experiences, canceling future reservations
By Mitra Sorrells | May 18, 2024
Less than one month after its launch of Icons, Airbnb sent an email to tour and experience operators around the world that their listings are being pulled from the platform.   Read More
 alt="Airbnb's Chesky says homes will be just one of “many categories” in its future “solar system”"  title="Airbnb's Chesky says homes will be just one of “many categories” in its future “solar system”"
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Airbnb's Chesky says homes will be just one of “many categories” in its future “solar system”
By Mitra Sorrells | May 8, 2024
Along with details about longer term growth plans, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky shared details of the company's Q1 growth, including a 60% increase year over year in app downloads in the United States. Read More
 alt="Airbnb’s “Icons” launch prompts mixed reaction from industry voices"  title="Airbnb’s “Icons” launch prompts mixed reaction from industry voices"
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Airbnb’s “Icons” launch prompts mixed reaction from industry voices
By Morgan Hines | May 6, 2024
Some industry leaders are in favor of Airbnb's new limited-access, unconventional experiences that tie into pop culture while others are feeling underwhelmed Read More
 alt="Airbnb puts new spin on experiences with “Icons” launch"  title="Airbnb puts new spin on experiences with “Icons” launch"
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Airbnb puts new spin on experiences with “Icons” launch
By Mitra Sorrells | May 1, 2024
Aligned with its strategy to move beyond its core short-term rental business, Airbnb is launching new experiences created in partnership with "the world's greatest icons." Read More
 alt="AI-powered trip planner Mindtrip officially launches"  title="AI-powered trip planner Mindtrip officially launches"
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AI-powered trip planner Mindtrip officially launches
By Morgan Hines | May 1, 2024
Mindtrip, which had been available in beta, made its official consumer debut Wednesday. Read More
 alt="Maturing STR sector challenged to balance host security and guest privacy"  title="Maturing STR sector challenged to balance host security and guest privacy"
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Maturing STR sector challenged to balance host security and guest privacy
By D.J. Catron | April 24, 2024
Airbnb’s new policy banning indoor security cameras takes effect April 30, underscoring just how critical the sector’s concern for balancing security and privacy has become.   Read More