Airbnb’s Pay-Later Bet, Airline Cyberattacks and a $12.5B Air Traffic Overhaul
On today's pod we look at Airbnb's book now, pay later options; possible new funding for U.S. air traffic control, and cyber attacks on airline systems.
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.
Airbnb Tests ‘Reserve Now, Pay Later’
With Reserve Now, Pay Later, Airbnb doesn’t go as far as some hotels where you pay when you arrive. But it is more hotel-like.
Zohran Mamdani’s Mayoral Agenda: What It Could Mean for NYC Tourism
Tourism generates billions each year for New York City. If Mamdani does win in November, the travel industry will be watching if he can implement a democratic socialist agenda that includes higher taxes.
Airbnb Co-Founder Joe Gebbia Steps Up Stock Sales: More than $360 Million in 2025
Joe Gebbia is still an Airbnb board member and the trio of co-founders control the company. Gebbia's share sales to date won't impact that status quo.
Airbnb Partners With Club World Cup 2025 on Experiences and ‘Alternative Accommodations’
Airbnb is trying to use any excitement surrounding the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 to give a higher profile to its experiences business. As with the Olympics last year in France, Airbnb is using sports celebrities to carry the torch.
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.
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.
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.
Booking Holdings Hedges Google Disruption, Wants to ‘Be Close’ to AI Hyperscalers
Keep your friends close and their disrupters closer.
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.