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Has Airbnb Peaked? Jamie Lane on Booking.com, Direct Bookings & 2026 Trends
Is Airbnb losing ground – and why is Booking.com winning right now?
On this episode of the Host Planet Podcast – powered by Hostfully – James Varley is joined by Jamie Lane, Chief Economist at AirDNA, to break down what the data is really telling us about the short-term rental market.
We cover:
• Has Airbnb peaked?
• Airbnb vs Booking.com vs Vrbo – who’s winning and why
• The impact of Airbnb’s commission hike on US hosts
• Guest behaviour and booking trends
• The rise of themed rentals and lifestyle-led stays
• Why direct bookings continue to grow
• Jamie’s predictions for 2026, including…
The skinny
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