Airbnb Joins Vrbo and Marriott In Paying Guests When It Rains Too Much
The idea is that paying travelers when rain passes a certain threshold can help increase conversions among those worried about weather spoiling their plans.
Skift reports that the idea is that paying travelers when rain passes a certain threshold can help increase conversions among those worried about weather spoiling their plans.
The question is whether guarantees will spread to other types of weather — like the extreme heat seen in Europe this summer.
This travel story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Airbnb Joins Vrbo, Marriott In Paying Guests and Rains Too.
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