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.
Airbnb Limits Host Contracts, ID Copies, Chores From 20 Nov
OTA Policy · 1 day ago
Rework Airbnb ID, e-sign, WiFi-login and review flows before bookings made from 20 Nov.
Airbnb Announces Optional Rain Insurance in 10 Countries
OTA Policy · Oct 14, 2026
Check which of your guest markets can buy Airbnb's rain cover and brief your team.
Booking.com to Add 24% VAT to Some Greek Hosts From 1 Dec
OTA Policy · Oct 8, 2026
Check VIES status by 31 October; with no valid number, reprice Greek Booking.com rates
Vrbo 12% Commission: The Fine Print Before Oct 29
OTA Policy · Oct 8, 2026
Confirm in writing how Vrbo treats processing on your account and check your parity wording before Oct 29.
Vrbo to Double Host Commissions and Slash Guest Fees to Compete With Airbnb
Scale Team · Sep 30, 2026
The Great Top-of-Funnel Surrender: Why Google Just Killed Vacation Rentals in Europe
Scale Team · Sep 8, 2026
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.
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