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23 days ago

Merchant of Record for Vacation Rentals: What It Means and How to Become Your Own

Understanding the 'merchant of record' (MoR) is crucial for STR hosts. While Airbnb acts as MoR, Vrbo, Booking.com, and direct bookings make you the MoR, granting control over cash flow, refunds, and deposits in exchange for financial responsibility. Reconciling payouts is a key challenge.

Hosting Operations

Impact 85

30 days ago

Expedia Acquired AI Trip-Planner Layla: Exclusive

Expedia acquired AI trip-planner Layla for an undisclosed sum, aiming to accelerate its deployment of specialized AI agents. The startup, founded in 2023 with 5 million euros in funding, uses conversational AI for trip planning with live pricing. Layla will continue operating and its team will integrate with Expedia Group brands like Vrbo.

Hosting Operations

Impact 75

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