Vrbo Changes Logo Colors For Black History Month

AUSTIN, TX — Those frequenting North Austin may have noticed a new splash of color across the skyline. In celebration of Black History Month, the housing service Vrbo has changed the colors of its logo displayed on its Domain offices to red, yellow and green instead of its usual white in observance of Black History Month.

Company officials said the logo will remain in its current color scheme through the end of this week to honor the history and achievements of Black communities everywhere.

The color change marks the first time the new Vrbo sign has changed colors, and Vrbo now plan to change its sign colors throughout the year to honor occasions that represent its employees’ diversity and holidays during which families travel, officials said in a press advisory. To that end, Vrbo also will celebrate special occasions — International Women’s Day, Pride Month, Independence Day and others — with unique lighting.

Originally known as Vacation Rentals by Owner, Vrbo was founded in 1995 as a service for homeowners to list their properties for short term rental. According to the company's Wikipedia entry, the original website was created by David Clouse in Aurora, Colorado to rent out his Breckenridge Ski Resort condo.