Airbnb App Now Provides Hosts’ Check-In Instructions for Guests
Why didn't Airbnb think of this earlier?
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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.
Free Insights Deck: Demystifying Airbnb For Corporate Travel Managers
It’s no question that many modern business travelers are seeking alternative accommodations to customize their travel experience. In this overarching examination of the overall state of the corporate travel market, we’re breaking down what Airbnb for Work can add to a managed travel plan for travelers and travel managers alike.
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Amsterdam, Airbnb and the Very Real Problem of Overtourism
Cities across Europe are wising up to the potential problem of too many tourists. Those tasked with marketing an "at risk" destination are going to have to work harder to spread tourism over a wider area in order to dilute the potential negative impact.
What Wealthy Travelers Look for in Their Vacation Rentals
When it comes to short-term vacation rentals, a guaranteed level of service is goal of luxury and non-luxury travelers alike.
Airbnb’s Latest Role Is Destination Marketing for Sweden
Sweden is in a unique position to tell a story that few other countries can. While Airbnb may be able to build a new revenue stream in destination marketing, it's also interested in getting bookings from its listings in the country.
Vacation Rental Managers Don’t Have the Tools to Scale Hospitality
In other words, there’s plenty of opportunity out there for third parties or the big players like HomeAway and Airbnb to capitalize on offering more ancillary guest services for professionally managed vacation rentals.
Priceline Group Focuses on Expanding Its Alternative Accommodations
Booking.com grew its vacation rental supply at a hyper clip, 51 percent in the first quarter. But vacation rentals are different than hotels, where the company has excelled, and the same formula might not be a slam dunk.
Marriott CEO: Technology Is the Biggest Risk in the Starwood Merger
We'll definitely be keeping our eye on what develops as far as Marriott's decisions for its reservations and loyalty platforms going forward. But we're still not so convinced they're keeping all 30 of those brands over the long term.
Airbnb Tries to Clear Away Political and Legal Challenges in New York and San Francisco
With its latest public policy efforts, Airbnb is inching toward legitimacy by being more willing to share information with cities. But is this enough to appropriately address the real issues, and will cities be willing to meet them halfway?
Airbnb Settles Race Discrimination Complaint in California
Whatever can be done to prevent discrimination and bias on the Airbnb platform is a good thing. Let's just hope this plan works toward that goal.