To keep up with the boom in bookings, platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo are implementing features and programs to attract more users.
In May, Inman reported that Airbnb rolled out over 100 updates to its platform to make it easier to search for properties and become a host.
On the rental side, in response to pandemic-related travel restrictions, Airbnb launched three search options: flexible dates, flexible matching and flexible destinations.
The flexible dates option allows users to search the platform with a general timeframe, the flexible matching option shows listings that fall just outside the user’s search parameters, and the flexible destination option allows users to search for listings within their budget that are available during their set timeframe.