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.
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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.
Spain Orders Airbnb to Block More Than 65,000 Holiday Rentals
The Spanish's government 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.
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.
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.