Airbnb News

What started as AirBedandBreakfast.com has grown into a massive public company that IPOd in 2020. Airbnb is now the world's largest online alternative-accommodation community, allowing millions of users to list, search, and rent authentic homestays and vacation-rental experiences in countless cities across the globe.

Hotels

Hotels Shrug Off Airbnb's Push Into Experiences – But They Still Need to Compete

Airbnb’s relaunch of its Experiences platform and new offering of hotel-style à la carte services might pressure hoteliers. But so far, many hotel execs seem unfazed.

Luke Martin and Sean O'Neill | 3 weeks ago

An overview of the redesigned Airbnb app as of May 2025

Podcasts

Airbnb’s Poaching Experiences, IHG's U.S. Bounce and Meliá's Expansion Plans

For today’s pod we look at Airbnb’s aggressive expansion approach, IHG’s good news in the U.S., and Melia’s equally good news about Mediterranean numbers.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 weeks ago

Online Travel

Airbnb Accused of Poaching Tour Guides From Rival Platforms to Grow Experiences

Whether the poaching attempts were a rogue or not, it's clear that Airbnb is going all-out to compete in its new experiences business.

Dennis Schaal | 3 weeks ago

Online Travel

Booking Holdings Hedges Google Disruption, Wants to 'Be Close' to AI Hyperscalers

Keep your friends close and their disrupters closer.

Dennis Schaal | 4 weeks ago

Podcasts

What’s Next for Short-Term Rentals: Regulations, Airbnb, AI – Skift Travel Podcast

The evolution of the short-term industry shows no signs of slowing down, and we examine how trends in travel and tech will impact the sector.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 month ago

Tripadvisor's Matt Goldberg sitting in a chair on a stage being interviewed by Skift's Seth Borko.

Online Travel

Viator Partnership With Airbnb Experiences? Tripadvisor CEO Talks Up the Idea

Viator has always been open to partnerships with competing platforms, but the approach may not fit with Airbnb's current strategy.

Dennis Schaal | 1 month ago

Exterior and front doors of a drab gray office building.

Podcasts

Chesky's Obama Lessons, Air Traffic Control Dreams and Hawaii's Green Tax

For today’s pod we listen in on a conversation with Airbnb’s CEO and the last FLOTUS, hear about the U.S. DOT’s ATC plans, and look at Hawaii’s new tax on travelers.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 month ago

3 people sitting around a table during a podcast.

Short-Term Rentals

Brian Chesky Talks 'Night School' and Leadership Lessons with President Obama

Oh, to be a proverbial fly on the wall during the Airbnb CEO's private discussions with the former President, who had been a community organizer and housing advocate on the South Side of Chicago.

Dennis Schaal | 1 month ago

Experiences

Airbnb Exec: 'We've Learned a Lot About Experiences' – Full Video, Skift Asia Forum

Airbnb thinks its focus on high-quality experiences is the way to stand out in a crowded field.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 month ago

Podcasts

Fairmont's New Marketing, Airbnb’s Experience Challenge and AirAsia Move’s Rebrand

On today’s pod we look closer at the market for Airbnb’s new product, Fairmont’s new marketing campaign, and AirAsia’s move for its Move app.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 month ago