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Opinion

Why is Airbnb losing the war of STR dominance to Booking.com?

Last year, Booking.com delivered 400.4 million nights booked at short-term rentals (STRs), which was 80% of Airbnb’s total nights. At the same time, Booking.com generates almost twice as many nights per listing on its platform as Airbnb. Growth rate...

Max Starkov
Max Starkov
Hospitality & travel technologist and digital strategist
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Max Starkov
by Max Starkov
29 May 2025Hospitality NetShort Term Rental (STR)
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Airbnb’s Summer 2025 launch the Two things that stood out
Opinion

Airbnb’s Summer 2025 launch the Two things that stood out

Everyone has opinions on Airbnb’s summer release. And I have been asked for mine a few times. So here’s my take, and I’ll stick to the two things that stood out to me. They’re not what you think.

Martin Soler
Martin Soler
Partner at Soler & Associates
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Martin Soler
by Martin Soler
15 May 2025Soler & AssociatesShort Term Rental (STR)
Airbnb’s Summer 2025 launch the Two things that stood out
Press Release

Kindred Finds That as Costs Continue to Rise, Travelers Are Adapting, Not Abandoning, Summer Plans

Summer travel isn’t canceled – it’s just getting a smarter upgrade. Today, Kindred, a global home-swapping community, released its 2025 Summer Travel Report, offering a closer look into how Americans are navigating rising costs and shifting their ap...

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Kindred Finds That as Costs Continue to Rise, Travelers Are Adapting, Not Abandoning, Summer Plans13 May 2025KindredShort Term Rental (STR)
Kindred Finds That as Costs Continue to Rise, Travelers Are Adapting, Not Abandoning, Summer Plans
Supplier News

New Research: 83% of Short-Term Rental Guests Willing to Pay More for Properties with More Reviews

Customer Alliance today released its 2025 report: The ROI of Guest Review Management for Short-Term Rentals, revealing that 83% of surveyed guests would be willing to pay more for properties with a higher number of positive reviews compared to simil...

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New Research: 83% of Short-Term Rental Guests Willing to Pay More for Properties with More Reviews 3 April 2025Customer AllianceShort Term Rental (STR)
New Research: 83% of Short-Term Rental Guests Willing to Pay More for Properties with More Reviews