Vrbo
Coverage of Vrbo in the Nexus archive.
- Why this AI travel company is bringing Sonder back from the dead
TravelAI, a Canadian AI travel company, acquired the Sonder brand and website, relaunching it as an AI-curated platform for urban stays. The original Sonder filed for bankruptcy in November 2023 after Marriott International ended its partnership, leaving customers stranded. The new Sonder will partner with third-party booking sites like Expedia and Vrbo.
- Why scammers target retirees in a 6-week summer window
Scammers target retirees during a six-week summer window from Memorial Day to the Fourth of July, exploiting routines like booking trips, using public Wi-Fi, and posting vacation photos. Tactics include fake rental listings, grandparent scams, and holiday distractions, with the FTC reporting $274 million in consumer losses from travel-related fraud in 2024.