Vrbo to Double Commissions, Playing Catch-Up to Airbnb

Vrbo has announced plans to double its commissions, a move that aims to help the platform play catch-up with its main competitor, Airbnb. This decision comes as Airbnb and Booking. com have eliminated guest fees, a change that Vrbo has stated it will not follow. Instead, Vrbo will keep guest fees, but with flexible amounts. This lack of specificity has raised concerns among hosts, who will have limited visibility into the actual prices their guests will have to pay. The impact of this change on hosts and guests remains to be seen, as Vrbo seeks to remain competitive in the market.