Casago franchise Bolivar Vacations takes on 90+ former Vacasa homes

US: Casago franchise partner Bolivar Vacations has doubled its portfolio on the Texas Gulf Coast after taking on the management of more than 90 vacation homes previously operated by Vacasa. Led by local operator Felipe Caldeira, Bolivar Vacations joined the Casago network in 2024 and has since built a reputation for high owner satisfaction and […]

Airbnb announces ‘Reserve Now, Pay Later’ feature

US: Airbnb is introducing a Reserve Now, Pay Later policy to offer US guests an option to pay $0 upfront when booking eligible domestic stays.  The ‘Reserve Now, Pay Later’ feature applies to US-based stays with flexible or moderate cancellation policies. Guests pay the full amount shortly before the end of the listing’s free cancellation […]