The latest version of Airbnb Experiences won't be a slam dunk even with a $250 million investment, and Airbnb hiring staff with experiences on their resumes.
CEO Brian Chesky has been pushing the idea for a while that he wants to expand beyond the core business of short-term rentals. Now the company is investing upwards of $250 million.
On today’s Pod, we explain how JetBlue sold off its venture capital arm, which destinations charge the most short-term cleaning fees, and the combined power of social media and e-commerce in travel.
While others folded under costly master leases and rapid expansion, Numa aims to prove that measured growth, careful deal-making, and automation can deliver profits for apartment-style hotels.
The U.S. vacation rental industry remains relatively stable. But there are a host of challenges: an international travel slowdown, economic uncertainty, and labor shortages.
While Airbnb is doing the right thing by showing the total price before taxes worldwide, many property managers elsewhere on their own platforms still gouge guests with "gotcha" fees, making comparing prices from listing to listing a complex adventure.