Airbnb Signals IPO Might Not Come This Year
Airbnb was expected to be one of the most-anticipated of upcoming IPOs. But everyone may just have to wait a bit as the company digests a significant new acquisition.
Short-Term Rental and Vacation Rental News
No Shock or Awe at Booking Holdings About Airbnb’s Buy of HotelTonight
Booking Holdings' Glenn Fogel, whose background is in mergers and acquisitions, was undoubtably not surprised when Airbnb bought HotelTonight. We'd be shocked if he and others hadn't kicked the tires.
Airbnb Is Paying $400 Million For HotelTonight, Half in Pre-IPO Stock
On the surface, HotelTonight got a lowish deal from Airbnb. But with roughly half in stock, the price tag could look very upbeat if Airbnb's stock soars in an initial public offering.
Airbnb Is Buying HotelTonight: Here’s What That Means
Will Airbnb stick to its boutique and independent-only stance on hotels? It could put it at a serious disadvantage when it comes to competitors like Booking or Expedia in the long run. But if Airbnb winds up offering a wider swath of hotels, it could boost its brand even further. Either way, it's guaranteed to be interesting. We'll get the popcorn ready.
Wyndham’s Former Vacation Rentals Business Gets Rebranded Under Private Equity Owners
The name itself is kind of irrelevant. What matters is that Awaze is now a proper company rather than a division.
Booking and Airbnb Are Now in a Homesharing Dead Heat
Airbnb has dominated the discussion of alternative accommodations, but it appears as though Booking Holdings' apartment-rental business may be in a dead heat with its competitor. Airbnb's perceived lead may not be as great as many observers believe.
Airbnb Has Big Plans for China and India
Airbnb projects at least 40 percent of its business will be from emerging markets by 2030, with Asian markets such as China and India driving the growth. The homesharing giant is building the foundations and investing big-time in its Asian future.
Oyo Partners With Yahoo to Bring Its New Home Rental Model to Japan
India's Oyo should feel at home in Japan, home of its biggest financier SoftBank. But will this automatically translate to success for Oyo? This is why it is starting its expansion in Japan with a new long-stay model.
Taj Hotels to Enter Homesharing With New Amã Brand
On March 1, Taj Hotels will start taking bookings for its official foray into homesharing with its new brand, Amã, with nine bungalows. It's further proof of the Skift Megatrend that in hospitality, "everything is converging."