February 28, 2019
How Airbnb Uses Payments To Stay Competitive
Consumers who rent a vacation home through Airbnb must trust that the keys will be there for them upon arrival, as much as the host must trust that they’ll be...
September 27, 2018
Homesharing Website Wimdu To Shut Down At End Of Year
Wimdu, the homesharing startup that was launched out of the Berlin-based Rocket Internet startup incubator and took a page from Airbnb, is to shut down this year, according to reports....
September 18, 2018
Aviation Rideshare? Digital Marketplaces Take Flight With Blackbird
Pilots often have empty seats, and travelers may be happy to fill them instead of driving to their destinations. Air travel marketplace Blackbird is seeking to play matchmaker and bring...
September 12, 2018
Tapping Into Experiential Marketplaces To Turn Expertise Into Adventure
From yoga retreats in Mongolia to brown bear watching in Romania, experiential platforms are connecting tour organizers with travelers hungry for adventurous excursions. Fixers, among other platforms, comes as part...
September 10, 2018
How Adventure Commerce Is Finding New Adrenaline Through Social
Tour operators who offer a wildlife adventure or a skydiving experience may face a common challenge: How can they market their activities to the right travelers? To reach those customers,...
August 08, 2018
How Hotels And C-Stores Can Tap Into Luggage Storage
Travelers often face a dilemma when they are exploring a city: Where can they store their bags when they check out of their accommodations and still want to visit a...
July 13, 2018
Braintree: Behind The Contextual Commerce Buy
Location has always mattered in business, but the concept is taking on new meaning in online retail. Contextual commerce — which enables users to seamlessly purchase at the moment of...
July 11, 2018
Bridging The Gap Between Resellers And Attractions
Travel involves more than visits to monumental skyscrapers or historical sites: Around the world, there are small businesses running attractions and tours. These companies might offer interesting experiences that consumers...
July 04, 2018
Airbnb Tests New Early Payout Feature
With a new experimental feature, Airbnb hosts will be able to get a partial payment soon after a guest makes a booking. But as of now, Airbnb is only testing...