Created to combat "unfair and deceptive fees," the FTC's new rule, which was passed in December, began May 12, 2025 and bans bait-and-switch pricing and similar tactics "used to hide total prices and ...

The vacation rental platform is redesigning its app and expanding its offerings with the launch of Airbnb Services and Airbnb ...

“Seventeen years ago, we changed the way people travel. More than two billion guests later, Airbnb is synonymous with a place ...

Airbnb has taken a major step forward in its journey to become an all-in-one travel booking app. The app now lets you book ...

Amid signs of slowing travel demand, Airbnb Inc. on Tuesday unveiled new efforts to recast itself as more than a vacation-rental platform - announcing an app overhaul and plans to offer new services ...

A new rule targeting bait-and-switch pricing has taken effect just in time for summer travel, sports and entertainment.

Tripadvisor's metasearch business saw improved auction pricing, although volumes remained anemic (unquantified), as US consumer sentiment presents a headwind. Also, intense metasearch competition ...

Airbnb rolled out full-price listings globally in April ... Trump signed an executive order in late March, directing the FTC ...

A new FTC rule requiring transparent prices for hotels, online booking sites, and short-term rentals takes effect May 12.

A new FTC rule to crack down on bait-and-switch pricing will take effect in time for summer travel, sports and entertainment.

In a newly published FAQ, the FTC offers a guide for these types of businesses, providing detailed information about pricing ...