Vrbo Expands Through Expedia’s Ecosystem as Hospitable Turns to Community Funding
Summary
Vrbo is expanding its reach through Expedia's ecosystem, offering hosts access to new distribution channels and integrating with the One Key loyalty program. Meanwhile, Hospitable is raising funds through a community-driven approach to enhance its platform. Hosts should explore these developments to optimize their distribution and leverage AI-powered tools.
Key Insights
- •Vrbo is integrating with Expedia, allowing operators access to new consumer and B2B channels.
- •Hospitable raised $1.5 million from its own customers and employees to fund AI innovation, platform reliability, and sustainable growth.
Action Items
- ✓Explore Vrbo’s expanded distribution channels via Expedia to increase reach.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Boostly Podcast: Check out the Boostly podcast.
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