“Sharing is caring,” states a TV spot from holiday home rental company HomeAway. “Or at least that’s what they told us.” Actually, the spot highlights the uglier side of sharing holiday amenities like pools or bathrooms. But can HomeAway dethrone Airbnb by undermining the sharing economy?

Airbnb has become the go-to service for travellers looking to rent a room on the cheap. And now, with the relaunch of its app, it's looking to expand its offering beyond accommodation to provide a range of travel services, putting personalisation at the heart of its product.

As travellers, we’re now more savvy and time-precious than ever before. We love short city breaks more than two weeks in the sun and prefer living like a local to holing up in hotels. Our holiday habits have changed dramatically, but how has our approach to booking a vacation shifted?

Chinese Gen Yers who value cultural sophistication and high-end shopping are flocking to France and Japan, according to a new report on luxury travel. With $64,000 a year to splurge on holidays, they’re eating, drinking and shopping their way through the high life.