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Today Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Vrbo Expands Tools, RevPAR Slips to $101

U.S. RevPAR cools from calendar shifts while brands accelerate asset-light expansion across global markets.

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Market Snapshot

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Software Upgrades ·Expedia's Vrbo launched 12 new tools for professional managers, introducing dynamic pricing and sponsored advertising to increase listing visibility.

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Tour Consolidation ·Flagship Group bought three tour operators across North America, Europe, and Japan to initiate an international experiences roll-up.

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Rate Pressure ·U.S. hotel RevPAR dropped to $101 through August 29 as the Labor Day calendar shift curtailed weekly performance nationwide.

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Executive Moves ·Hilton appointed Kolin Pound to oversee 315 operating hotels and 150 pipeline properties across the Caribbean and Latin America.

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