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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
5 Challenges for Airbnb Experiences
The latest version of Airbnb Experiences won't be a slam dunk even with a $250 million investment, and Airbnb hiring staff with experiences on their resumes.
Spain Orders Airbnb to Block More Than 65,000 Holiday Rentals
The Spanish government's order is the latest move to crack down on short-term rentals in response to the shortage of affordable housing.
Airbnb Experiences Doesn’t Address Climate Change
Questions remain about how the indirect emissions from Airbnb’s expansion into new experiences will be addressed.
Can Airbnb Experiences Stand Out? It’s Betting on Quality
The platform is offering experiences only available with Airbnb, like classes with Michelin star chefs and hang-out with singers, to differentiate itself from competitors.
Experiences Is a $1 Trillion Market: How Much Can Airbnb Get?
Airbnb’s latest push into locally run experiences and on-demand amenities marks a strategic move to capture more of the $1 trillion travel experience economy.