Airbnb can cost more than a direct booking with a property manager. Airbnb's customer support people may intervene if a guest is having a problem with a host. But on a pure cost basis, it pays to book ...

In addition to the luxurious experience that Rent Live Play offers, guests can now enjoy significant savings by booking ...

Short-term rental hosts are facing more competition from listings on Airbnb and other sites. Some hosts with large-scale operations turn to direct bookings to avoid fees and pocket more money. Others ...

Direct-booking advocates in the short-term rental space will face tough going long term because they have to deal with plenty of juggernauts. When the travel recovery gets under way in full, it will ...

Planning a trip this fall? It’s a beautiful time for sightseeing and enjoying the cooler weather, but travel is expensive — especially when it comes to accommodations. Because of that, many turn to ...

It is strange to think that only as recently as 2006, Airbnb didn't exist. It wasn't until the following year that a home in San Francisco hosted three guests, and from those humble beginnings, the ...