Discounts on Last-Minute Short-Term Rentals Could Be the Next Big Thing
Whether it’s via Whimstay or others, the Hotwire-like selling of last-minute inventory for vacation rentals is destined to find a role in this very hot sector.
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.
History of Short-Term Rentals Filled With Arrogance and Missed Opportunities
The phrase "listen to the customer" is a cliche. But in the early days of the vacation rental business, the smart move was to listen to what the marketplace was saying rather than force feed it the opposite.
Are Uncool Things Like Hotels and Booking.com Making a Comeback at Airbnb’s Expense?
Just look at their market caps — Booking Holdings $92.05 billion and Airbnb a humbling $77.8 billion.
Short Term Rental Companies Rush to Fill in Airbnb’s China Void
After Airbnb decided to exit the local Chinese market, local players are rushing in: Tujia, Meituan, Muniao, Fliggy and Xiaozhu are large local Chinese online travel and short-term rental players that…
Daily Podcast: Airbnb’s Search Shortcomings
Good morning from Skift. It's Friday, May 27, in New York City. Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today.
Airbnb’s Search Shakeup Wasn’t Good Enough for Global Nomads
Remote work-friendly homes need to have more than a desk and verified Wi-Fi. Airbnb may have missed a trick after carrying out its "biggest change in a decade."
Daily Podcast: Marriott’s Luxury Rental Play
Good morning from Skift. It's Thursday, May 26, in New York City. Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today.
The Definitive Oral History of Short-Term Rentals, Part 3
Part 3 of Skift's Definitive Oral History of Short-Term Rentals covers the launch of Homes & Villas by Marriott International, property manager and host sentiment about Airbnb and distribution, Expedia's acquisition of HomeAway, and what the future looks like for the sector.
Exclusive Amazon Partnership Could Broaden MakeMyTrip’s India Reach
Amazon is doing travel these days in India in its own image — as a way to build even greater traction for Amazon Pay. Hey Amazon, where to next?
Daily Podcast: Airbnb’s China Retreat
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast explains why Airbnb is exiting China, how Doha rose to the top of the most-searched list, and pivotal moments in the history of short-term…