Vrbo Listings Are About to Go Global with Expedia’s Network

Vrbo listings won’t just live on Vrbo anymore. Soon, they’ll appear across Expedia’s massive ecosystem—on Expedia.com, partner airline sites like Delta and Alaska, travel apps such as Revolut, and even through 160,000+ travel agents worldwide.

Why does this matter? Because it could change where your bookings come from, the types of guests you attract, and how competitive your listings need to be.

What’s Changing

• Side-by-side with hotels: Vacation rentals will be easier to find on Expedia, thanks to a new toggle that places rentals right next to hotels in search results.

• Global reach: Vrbo inventory will flow into Expedia’s B2B distribution, reaching airlines, fintech apps, and agencies. Imagine a family booking flights and being shown your Vrbo as part of their package.

• Fresh marketing push: Expedia is investing in new campaigns to boost vacation rental awareness.

Higher Standards for Hosts

More visibility also means higher performance requirements. Starting in 2026, Premier Host recognition will apply per listing, not per account, with stricter rules:

• 99% acceptance rate

• Zero host-initiated cancellations

• Average rating of 4.6+

Vrbo will also roll out Performance Milestones, coaching tools, and new badges (such as “Top 1%”) to highlight quality listings.

Other Updates on the Horizon

Expedia is testing Vrbo Payments, becoming the merchant of record to streamline transactions, and integrating with Expedia’s loyalty program. New AI-powered features—like review summaries and property highlights—are also coming to help build trust with travelers.

The Bottom Line

Expedia is widening Vrbo’s funnel, but tightening the filter. For property managers, this means more exposure and potential demand—if you meet the new quality bar.

Now’s the time to audit your operations, lock down your policies, and double down on guest experience. The managers who deliver consistently will be the ones who capture this new wave of bookings. From Vacation Rental Scale-Up: Vrbo Listings to Gain Wider Visibility With Expedia’s Global Network, Sep 19, 2025 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vrbo-listings-to-gain-wider-visibility-with-expedias/id1752075462?i=1000727525183&r=263 This material may be protected by copyright.