Vacation rental platform Vrbo is implementing changes to its subscription structure, with most properties transitioning to a commission-based model while a select subset receives grandfathered status.
Effective on October 29, Vrbo is discontinuing its legacy annual subscription plans for the majority of listings on its platform. Properties that do not qualify for exemption will be required to shift to a 12% commission structure applied to each booking when their current plans expire. The move has generated concern among some hosts and property managers, as subscription fees for certain listings have been lower than the proposed commission rate.
According to Vrbo’s statement, a limited number of listings meeting multiple unspecified criteria have been grandfathered into the retired subscription model and may maintain their existing plans. These exempted properties include some users of Vrbo’s proprietary Escapia property management system, as well as other listings not utilizing Escapia. However, Vrbo declined to disclose the exact quantity of properties receiving exemption status.
The company indicated that partners operating under the legacy subscription model cannot add new listings to that tier, emphasizing its status as a discontinued offering. Hosts and property managers have requested greater transparency regarding the specific criteria determining which listings qualify for the exemption, noting frustration among those unable to renew or convert to subscription plans as the transition date approaches.
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