Airbnb has positioned and acquitted itself as THE alternative to hotels. Synonymous though it is with vacation rentals, Airbnb faces competition from big budget companies. While the biggest threat to Airbnb’s revenue is a fall in reservations, the most likely driver of this scenario is competition. The strength of Airbnb’s competitors therefore carries big weight in the forthcoming Airbnb IPO.
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OTA differences: Airbnb vs Vrbo vs Booking.com
No matter if you’re a guest, host or property manager, this guide to OTAs, will help you understand the differences between Airbnb and Vrbo and Booking.com. Which services do they offer? What are the costs? And crucially for hosts & property managers, how do the typical bookings on each platform differ?
How to turn your coronavirus cancellations around: domestic travel part 2
With current lockdowns and travel restrictions bringing short-term rental cancellations in excess of bookings across the world, property managers are…
Will COVID Catapult Google Past the OTAs?
Introduction Conventional wisdom – at least as espoused by OTA CEOs – is that economic shocks strengthen OTAs’ position. On…
How satisfied are US property managers with their OTAs?
In 2018, an estimated 75% of vacation rental reservations were made through third-party booking sites – up from just 35%…