Distribution & Channels
OTA and channel news (Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo, Expedia, Google): fees, ranking, pricing display, terms, cancellation, and products; plus direct booking, metasearch, and marketing.
The Trojan Horse of Direct Bookings: Why Airbnb's Leaked 6% Fee is a Masterstroke
Gianpaolo Vairo · Aug 29, 2026
Airbnb AI handles 45% of customer inquiries
OTA Policy · Aug 26, 2026
Monitor how Airbnb's AI tools affect guest expectations and booking behavior.
Airbnb shares host data with UK councils
OTA Policy · Aug 26, 2026
Verify your UK listings comply with social housing rules.
Airbnb 15.5% Host-Only Fee: 50 Days to Adjust Pricing
Regulation · Aug 24, 2026
Adjust your EEA listing pricing before October 13.
Booking.com, Expedia Probe Fake Las Vegas Hotel Listings
OTA Policy · Aug 20, 2026
Audit your Booking.com and Expedia listings for accurate addresses and original photos now.
Airbnb pays $200 for new Boulder Sundance listings
OTA Policy · Aug 19, 2026
List a Boulder entire-home now to claim the $200 Sundance bonus.
Airbnb car rental: 500 bookings a day in 5 markets
OTA Policy · Aug 19, 2026
Watch car-rental attach rates in your markets
Airbnb Hotels in 20+ Cities With Price-Match Guarantee
OTA Policy · Aug 12, 2026
Review your pricing against comparable hotels now listed alongside you in Airbnb search results.
Airbnb Ships 80% More Features as AI Writes 60% of Its Code
OTA Policy · Aug 12, 2026
Monitor Airbnb's AI-driven feature acceleration and its impact on the competitive landscape for hosts.
Airbnb Interest-Free Payments Reach Mexico and Brazil
OTA Policy · Aug 12, 2026
Adjust Mexico and Brazil pricing to capture demand from guests now eligible for interest-free installments.