🧭 2025 Vrbo Trends + Real AI Tips

For Owners Who Don’t Have Time to Waste

Yesterday at the Trailblazing to 2030 Summit hosted by Rent Responsibly, Devin Miller from Vrbo shared insights that speak directly to what travelers want now—and what hosts need to adapt to stay visible, booked, and competitive.

Whether you're listed on Vrbo, Airbnb, or focused on direct bookings, these insights reflect larger shifts in guest behavior. And the good news? AI can help you act on them faster, with less effort.

Let’s break it down:

⏳ 1. Guests Plan Ahead — But Book Late

The average Vrbo traveler takes 83 days from “I need a break” to check-in.
You need to market for today and for what's next on the calendar.

How AI Can Help:

Use AI to prep seasonal content, blog posts, or listing updates now for future booking windows.

Try This Prompt:

You are a hospitality copywriter. Write a short seasonal update (2–3 sentences) for a vacation rental listing in New England targeting couples. The goal is to attract fall bookings by highlighting local foliage and cozy features. Use warm, romantic…