Airbnb


Airbnb, Inc. is an American online marketplace company based in San Francisco, California, United States. Airbnb offers arrangement for lodging, primarily homestays, or tourism experiences.

(source: airbnb.com)

Expedia Treks to Top of PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Travel Apps
Expedia Treks to Top of PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Travel Apps
December 05, 2023  |  Travel Payments

There’s movement in this edition of PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Travel apps, as some contenders soar to new heights while others fall. Expedia knocks Airbnb...

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This Week in AI: Accelerationism, AGI and the Law
This Week in AI: Accelerationism, AGI and the Law
November 17, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

What could you do by your first birthday? Chances are — not much, beyond maybe walking and gurgling a word or two. For generative artificial...

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Airbnb Acquires AI Startup to Build ‘Ultimate Travel Agent’
Airbnb Acquires AI Startup to Build ‘Ultimate Travel Agent’
November 14, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

The economy’s ongoing digital transformation has completely reshaped the travel sector.  Gone are the days of sifting through countless travel websites and agonizing over the...

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Report: EU Set to Agree on Light Touch Rules for Airbnb
Report: EU Set to Agree on Light Touch Rules for Airbnb
November 10, 2023  |  Data

European Union (EU) countries and European Parliament lawmakers are reportedly expected to reach an agreement on light touch rules for Airbnb next week. The proposed regulations will...

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Airbnb Unveils Its Top 2 Million Favorite Homes
Airbnb Unveils Its Top 2 Million Favorite Homes
November 08, 2023  |  Travel Payments

Airbnb says it wants to help travelers narrow down its more than 7 million listings. To that end, the company Wednesday (Nov. 8) unveiled “Guest Favorites,”...

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Private Equity Firm TPG Enters Vacation Rental Market in Florida
Private Equity Firm TPG Enters Vacation Rental Market in Florida
November 07, 2023  |  Real Estate

Private-equity firm TPG has made a significant move into the vacation rental market by acquiring single-family homes in Florida and offering them for nightly rentals...

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This Week in AI: Regulatory Ramp Up and Industry Innovations 
This Week in AI: Regulatory Ramp Up and Industry Innovations 
November 03, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Another week, another explosion of news generated by generative artificial intelligence (AI). Technological innovations form the core of cultural transformations that have immediate and startling...

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Pickle CEO Says They’re the DoorDash for Fashion Rentals
Pickle CEO Says They’re the DoorDash for Fashion Rentals
November 03, 2023  |  Retail

The demand for rental clothing, accessories and even footwear is gaining momentum. Inflationary pressures are not the only factor driving this trend, as consumers discover...

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Airbnb CEO Says Gen AI Can Turn App Into ‘Ultimate Travel Agent’
Airbnb CEO Says Gen AI Can Turn App Into ‘Ultimate Travel Agent’
November 01, 2023  |  Earnings

Airbnb announced its third-quarter earnings on Wednesday (Nov. 1), marking a profitable quarter driven by a record summer travel season and robust growth in both active...

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