Airbnb Launches Host and Co-Host Matchmaker Service
Airbnb's expanded co-hosting service aims to make it easier for hosts to manage their homes, and to increase supply in the process.
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 Bets Big on Domestic Travel in Japan with New Marketing Push
Airbnb is going after Japan's domestic travelers, the largest part of the country's travel market. But it will take time to crack it.
Airbnb, Booking and Expedia: Expect More Stock Buybacks, Not Much M&A in 2025
Slow growth and not much merger and acquisition activity. Welcome to online travel's not "terribly exciting" period, according to BTIG.
Big Impact Conversations from Skift Global Forum 2024 – Skift Travel Podcast
Travel industry leaders spoke at the recent Skift Global Forum. Here are the highlights.
Mumbai Hotels Ready to Profit From Coldplay’s India Concerts – India Report
The Coldplay concerts have fans from all over India scrambling to get tickets - reselling is rampant and at exorbitant prices. And now, booking hotels is getting more expensive for the fans, as well.
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky: ‘I Never Called it Founder Mode’
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky gave a talk that led to some controversy in Silicon Valley. He clarified his thoughts in one area and doubled down in another.
Airbnb’s Growth Strategy, Las Vegas’ Sports Tourism and Dubai’s Rebrand
Today's podcast looks at Airbnb's non-short-term rental plans, Las Vegas' sporting event goals, and Dubai's departure from luxury tourism.
Airbnb’s Future: Not Just Short-Term Rentals, Not Just Travel
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky wants to make billions of dollars from new lines of business — and they may not all be focused on travel.
Is the Thrill Gone in Online Travel? Experiences to the Rescue? Hear More at Skift Global Forum
Five years from now, will Airbnb be at the top of the heap in short-term rentals? Will Chase Travel be a headliner? Will future generations yearn to travel as current ones do?
Travel’s Powerful Women, Airbnb’s Experiences Reboot and Saudi’s Tourism Numbers
Today's podcast looks at 25 women making waves in travel, Airbnb's new experiences reboot, and where Saudi's visitors—and their money—are coming from.