June 04, 2018
The Case For Contextual Commerce
Before there was on demand, there was time shifting. In 1985, cable companies introduced consumers to the idea that they could use their VCRs to record movies airing on movie...
May 25, 2018
Summer Vacation Is (Almost) Here — Are Americans Still Heading...
Memorial Day weekend is almost upon us, and with it comes the unofficial start of summer. Sure, the solstice isn’t technically for another month or so, some primary school students are still...
March 21, 2018
Airbnb Offers Multifamily Financing Solution Through RealtyShares
RealtyShares, a leading online marketplace for commercial real estate investing, announced it is now featured on the Airbnb site as a financing resource in its Multifamily Properties Toolkit. The toolkit...
March 14, 2018
See Spot Run (The Airbnb Of Parking)
There is almost nothing in life worse than driving aimlessly around a major American metro area in search of a parking spot. And there is no pain like the pain...
February 23, 2018
Beyond The Booking: Do Customers Want More Out Of Airbnb?
Airbnb wants to put more than a bed and breakfast-style stay at customers’ fingertips. The homesharing platform has branched out this year, endeavoring to help customers find not just a...
November 07, 2016
Hotel Costs Driving Airbnb’s Corporate Popularity
Of the categories of on-demand services, homesharing firms, like Airbnb, are far from the most popular when it comes to business travel. But the latest data from Concur says use...
October 25, 2016
Acorns Adds Airbnb To Its Rewards Program
Acorns, the microinvesting app, has reportedly added Airbnb, the homesharing service, to its rewards program. According to a report, the rewards program, dubbed “Found Money,” gives Acorns users bonus investment...
October 14, 2016
Airbnb And HomeAway Facing Calls For FTC To Investigate Industry
Airbnb and HomeAway are facing calls from a group of lawmakers and community groups that want the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the firms, alleging the home rentals are operating as hotels....
September 23, 2016
Google Leads Airbnb’s Massive Funding Round
Alphabet’s investment arm has jumped on the Airbnb bandwagon, joining a round expected to net out at $850 million. That would put the homesharing platform’s valuation at around $30 billion,...