Short-Term Rental Demand Outpaced Supply in 2023
Slower supply growth and high demand aren't always necessarily bad, quite the opposite: They translate into high occupancy rates, and more revenue per booking.
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.
Amplifying Company Retreats With Year-Round Culture Building
One startup, WorkTripp, strives to find ways to keep hybrid and remote workers feeling connected between in-person retreats.
Airbnb’s Uncertain Experiences Strategy
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks closer at Airbnb’s Experiences pullback, the impact of the silent traveler, and the glamour and practicality of European night trains.
Airbnb’s Rethink On Experiences Again: A Strategic Decision or a Step Back?
Connecting people with host experiences unique to the destinations they visit fits snugly into the Airbnb brand. But the scalability of these experiences is in doubt and the strategy for moving ahead has not been publicly communicated.
Airbnb Experiences Hit a Speed Bump
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Airbnb’s Experiences pause, Delta Air Lines’ optimism, and funding roadblocks for African travel entrepreneurs.
Airbnb Halts Submissions of New Experiences as Company Refocuses on Core Offerings
Is this "pause" a precursor to something new from Airbnb, or is it a realization that it may not ever become a large enough category for the company?
JetBlue Claims It’s Disrupting the Transatlantic Market
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at JetBlue’s transatlantic boasts, Airbnb’s non-acquisition, and a creative shaping hotel guest experience.
Airbnb Denies Buying Scottish Firm Letting Cloud
Several news outlets reported erroneously that Airbnb acquired Scottish property portal Letting Cloud. But Airbnb has denied all reports, stating it has not and does not intend to acquire this company.
Skift India Daily: Airbnb Hosts in India Earned Over $12 Million from Family Travel
Families are seeking to make up for lost time with new and exciting experiences. It’s time that brands and tour operators shift their focus to this segment, and understand their needs to make their trips more appealing.
Full Video: Airbnb Global Head of Hosting Talks Fees, Taxes and Services for Hosts
Powell discussed the importance of hosting, and also unexpected fees, explaining that Airbnb has introduced an all-inclusive pricing option — excluding taxes — to improve transparency.