May 16, 2019
EU: Startups merge to take on Airbnb
A group of four short-term stay startups in Europe have teamed up to create a new company and take on leader Airbnb. Earlier on Wednesday, May 15, BNBbuddy, The London...
May 15, 2019
Startups Merge To Take On Airbnb
A group of four short-term stay startups in Europe have teamed up to create a new company and take on leader Airbnb. Earlier on Wednesday (May 15), BNBbuddy, The London...
April 30, 2019
US: Marriott takes on Airbnb
To compete with Airbnb along with other homesharing companies, Marriott International is reportedly starting a business for home shares. Unnamed sources claim the firm could soon debut details for the...
April 29, 2019
Airbnb To Take Over 10 Floors Of Rockefeller Plaza
In a move to diversify its business ahead of an initial public offering (IPO), Airbnb is taking over 10 floors of the iconic 75 Rockefeller Plaza. Bloomberg is reporting that...
April 29, 2019
Marriott Takes On Airbnb
To compete with Airbnb along with other homesharing companies, Marriott International is reportedly starting a business for home shares. Unnamed sources claim the firm could soon debut details for the...
April 29, 2019
Why Hostelz.com Stopped Accepting Payments
The hostel industry has rapidly grown since the first one opened in Altena, Germany in 1912. The market now serves millions of international travelers and is worth $5.5 billion. Dozens...
April 26, 2019
Amazon’s Bitcoin Embrace And Cannabis Burgers Top The Week’s News
The end of a busy week provides a chance to catch up on the biggest news from the world of digital payments and commerce – news, trackers and even fun...
April 25, 2019
How Homesharing Platform Spotahome Mitigates Data Security Concerns
In the homesharing market, “caveat emptor” takes on heightened relevance for both sides, particularly when making sure both parties are the real deal. In the latest Payments and the Platform...
April 24, 2019
How GDPR Is Testing The Homesharing Market
The sharing economy is butting against regulatory challenges. As the number of sharing economy participants grows worldwide, governments and regulatory bodies are starting to ask more questions. Regulators want to...