Vacation Rentals news and trends

Hostaway Secures $365 Million to Expand Short-Term Rental Platform
Investments // December 17, 2024

Hostaway has secured a $365 million strategic growth investment to expand its vacation rental software and management system designed for short-term rental property owners and managers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Airbnb Launches ‘Co-Host’ Program for Time-Strapped Property Owners
Real Estate // October 16, 2024

Airbnb has launched a service for potential hosts who are pressed for time. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Airbnb Wants NYC to Ease Short-Term Rental Restrictions
Real Estate // September 03, 2024

Airbnb says New York City’s short-term rental law hasn’t done its job. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Airbnb Wants to Woo Hotel Customers With Luxury Offerings
Travel Payments // July 31, 2024

Airbnb is reportedly planning luxury offerings like personal chefs to entice travelers away from hotels. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Interviews & Exclusives
OYO: Why Credit Could Be Key To US Expansion

October 25, 2019
India-based hotel and booking startup OYO has been on a tear lately, landing $1.5 billion in new funding, expanding to new markets and getting into new areas — most recently, coworking spaces. Now, the fast-growing operation is tapping into one of the growing trends in payments and commerce by offering online financing for its many partners. […]

Vrbo: Bringing Vacations Into The 2020s

October 11, 2019
Vacations are changing — and the tourism industry is changing along with it. The pace of innovation and disruption only promises to get faster as more travelers choose adventure over...

How HomeAway Uses Payments To Build Trust In The Sharing Economy

March 05, 2019
If the digital economy crosses borders – with commerce always on, across time zones and currencies – the platform model should be a perfect fit for those who seek to literally cross...

Quick Reads
Hostaway Secures $365 Million to Expand Short-Term Rental Platform

December 17, 2024
Hostaway has secured a $365 million strategic growth investment to expand its vacation rental software and management system designed for short-term rental property owners and managers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily […]

Airbnb Launches ‘Co-Host’ Program for Time-Strapped Property Owners

October 16, 2024
Airbnb has launched a service for potential hosts who are pressed for time. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Airbnb Wants NYC to Ease Short-Term Rental Restrictions

September 03, 2024
Airbnb says New York City’s short-term rental law hasn’t done its job. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Airbnb Wants to Woo Hotel Customers With Luxury Offerings

July 31, 2024
Airbnb is reportedly planning luxury offerings like personal chefs to entice travelers away from hotels. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...