Vrbo news and trends

Expedia Focuses on Personalization, Loyalty and App Enhancements
Earnings // November 07, 2024

Expedia Group is prioritizing digital engagement and personalized customer experiences as key drivers of growth. 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,...

Expedia Focuses on Loyalty Programs as It Expects Soft Travel Demand in Q3
Earnings // August 08, 2024

For Expedia Group CEO Ariane Gorin, there was a clear highlight for the company during the second quarter: Brand Expedia saw room night growth rise to nearly 20%. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Expedia’s B2B Segment Thrives While B2C Struggles for Momentum
Earnings // May 02, 2024

Expedia Group’s first-quarter results, released on Thursday (May 2), indicate a healthy yet more stabilized global travel market, albeit with slightly subdued gross bookings.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Provider Ranking of Travel Apps Sees Little Month-Over-Month Change
Travel Payments // January 31, 2024

Traveling is a big part of many people’s New Year’s resolutions. 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
Expedia Tops Travel App Provider Ranking Ahead of Busy Season

November 27, 2024
It’s fitting to look at PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Travel Apps, considering this week is one of the busiest travel periods of the year. 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 […]

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...

Quick Reads
Private Equity Firm TPG Enters Vacation Rental Market in Florida

November 07, 2023
Private-equity firm TPG has made a significant move into the vacation rental market by acquiring single-family homes in Florida and offering them for nightly rentals similar to Airbnb. 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 […]

Vrbo and Jurny Join Forces to Automate Short-Term Rentals

October 30, 2023
Hotel and short-term rental management platform Jurny integrated with vacation rental site Vrbo. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

TravelNet Solutions Adds Payment Processing to Property Management System

October 22, 2023
TravelNet Solutions has unveiled enhancements and extensions to its flagship product for the short-term rental industry, Track Property Management System. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo Join Forces in One Loyalty Program

July 17, 2023
Expedia Group has unveiled a new loyalty program that rewards travel and hospitality business across the company’s portfolio. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...