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.

Short-Term Rentals

Albania Isn’t A Hidden Gem Anymore, Its Short-Term Rental Market is Proof

The U.S. market might be seeing a pullback, but Europe continues to lure budget-conscious travelers to under-explored destinations with a booming hospitality sector.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 3 years ago

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Takes Another Step to Keep Users From Straying Off-Platform

Airbnb plans to discontinue its email alias feature, citing safety reasons and aiming to prevent direct bookings outside of its platform.

Dennis Schaal | 3 years ago

Short-Term Rentals

Short-Term Rental Investments Aren’t as Easy as You Hear on TikTok

A Florida real estate investor emphasizes that the purchase price and revenue extraction are crucial for making money from an Airbnb investment.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 3 years ago

Short-Term Rentals

Vacation Rental Management Association Seeks New Allies and a Stronger Voice

The VRMA is known for its conferences and networking. Kimberly Miles is trying to broaden its partnerships and make it more relevant.

Dennis Schaal | 3 years ago

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb’s Recession Buffer

Airbnb’s focus on domestic and self-catering travelers positions it well in an unfavorable macro environment with increased demand for vacation rentals.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 3 years ago

Accor CEO Sebastien Bazin at Skift Forum Europe 2022.

Announcements

Accor’s Big Plans, Hotel Tech Woes and Airbnb’s Resilience

From Accor’s ambitious expansion to Airbnb’s comeback, we covered the latest news and insights in the travel industry, with a special focus on hotel technology and facial recognition.

Jason Clampet | 3 years ago

Short-Term Rentals

Short-Term Rentals’ Sober Summer

If you’ve seen a tweetstorm about the alleged “Airbnb collapse” and are wondering if the data seems too dramatic – you’re not alone, or even wrong.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 3 years ago

image of a living room photo by Rudy and Peter Skitterians Pixabay

Short-Term Rentals

Short-Term Rental Occupancy Is Both Up and Down — Depending On the Data

Rising supply is a good as long as there is demand at a price that consumers are willing to pay. If not, we are looking at a softening market.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 3 years ago

Online Travel

Airbnb and Other Brands Awash With Barbie Hype

The marketing team behind Barbie have made the doll a household name. The upcoming summer release of the official Warner Bros. movie 'Barbie' on July 21, and the subsequent marketing…

Selene Brophy | 3 years ago

Online Travel

Booking’s Very Expensive Marketing Piece of the Pie

Travel bargain hunters are a fickle bunch, visiting more than two dozen websites on average before they book. Booking.com and its rivals spend billions annually to woo those travelers who wouldn't otherwise click over to their platforms.

Dennis Schaal | 3 years ago