User Profiles Power Airbnb’s Push Into Experiences and Services
Airbnb has been collecting user data to lay the groundwork for the future of the app: A digital travel concierge that learns and adapts to each individual user.
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.
Understanding Brian Chesky: Behind Airbnb’s Latest Expansion
Airbnb made big announcements about the future of its business this week. But the CEO is driven by more human factors.
Airbnb Experiences Relaunch a ‘Great Validation,’ Says GetYourGuide CEO
More competition is always a risk, but GetYourGuide’s CEO is hoping Airbnb’s entrance lifts the whole experiences category.
Why Flights Could be the Ultimate Test for Airbnb’s Ambitions
Getting involved in transportation could push the limits of Airbnb’s brand, regular operating margins, and its appetite for complexity.
Airbnb Relaunches Experiences, Adds Hotel-Style Services – Latest Move to Go Beyond Rentals
CEO Brian Chesky has been pushing the idea for a while that he wants to expand beyond the core business of short-term rentals. Now the company is investing upwards of $250 million.
Short-Term Rental Cleaning Fees — the Global Numbers
With cleaning fees now included in Airbnb’s upfront price globally, transparency is increasing in the short-term rental space, but so is the debate over whether these fees and their persistent hikes are justifiable.
Airbnb’s Growth Plan, Wyndham’s New Forecast and Hyatt’s Trimmed Outlook
Today’s podcast looks at Airbnb, Wyndham, and Hyatt’s mixed first-quarter earnings.
Airbnb Reports ‘Softness,’ Looks to International and Hotels to Get Growth Mojo Back
Airbnb also plans to invest into its relaunched Experiences business as a growth driver. "On May 13, Airbnb will go beyond places to stay," it stated.
Trump’s First 100 Days, Hilton’s Optimism and Airbnb’s Victory
On today’s podcast we look at Donald Trump’s first 100 days through the lens of travel leaders, check in on Hilton’s earnings, and explain why Airbnb disagreed with coach Nick Saban.
Airbnb Wins Claim Against Vrbo for Nick Saban Commercials
It wasn't Nick Saban's fault, but Vrbo will have to discontinue those commercials or modify some of the language.