Short-Term Rental Headwinds: U.S. Supply Growth Is Slowing
The U.S. vacation and short-term rental market has seen its supply growth rate drop in half over two years. It's like watching a sprinter decide to take up power walking.
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.
Hotels' Optimism, Airbnb's Matchmaking and United's Earnings
Today's podcast looks at cautious optimism in U.S. hospitality, Airbnb's new-and-improved co-host network, and United's third quarter boost.
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 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.