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Expedia Group
Everything the Gazette has filed on Expedia Group, newest first.
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Host Life
Vrbo Shifts to Flat Twelve Percent Commission Ending Era of Cheap Subscriptions
A sweeping policy change effective October 29, 2026, eliminates legacy subscriptions and PMS discounts, forcing hosts into a strict rate-parity framew
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Platforms
Vrbo’s Global Sponsored Listings Just Killed the Organic Meritocracy
Expedia Group is bringing the pay-to-play model to vacation rentals worldwide. Prepare for a margin-crushing bidding war where the mega-managers hold
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Platforms
Vrbo Just Lit the Fuse on a Bidding War: Pay Up or Fade Out
The platform's global rollout of sponsored listings isn't just a new feature; it's a seismic shift, forcing hosts and managers into a brutal pay-to-pl
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Platforms
Vrbo Just Lit the Fuse: The Great Pay-to-Play War for Listing Visibility Has Begun
The short-term rental giant's new 'Sponsored Listings' aren't just a feature; they're a tectonic shift, forcing hosts to buy their way to the top and
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Platforms
Vrbo Bet the House on Families. The Math Shows Who Wins Big — And Who Gets Crushed.
Vrbo staked its claim on whole homes and group getaways. This wasn't an accident; it was a foundational choice that dictates success for hosts. We bre
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