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Airbnb Hosts Turn To Long-Term Rentals To Stay Afloat
Airbnb Hosts Turn To Long-Term Rentals To Stay Afloat
March 25, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Airbnb hosts looking for alternatives to their usual operations while the coronavirus stalls the economy have begun listing their properties on other sites, according to...

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‘Apart-Hotels’ And Turning Apartments Into Boutique Lodging
‘Apart-Hotels’ And Turning Apartments Into Boutique Lodging
May 01, 2019  |  Retail

Some entrepreneurs are inspired to start companies that stem from their passions: Nitesh Gandhi, founder and CEO of “apart-hotel” company Locale, was drawn to design,...

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How HomeAway Uses Payments To Build Trust In The Sharing Economy
How HomeAway Uses Payments To Build Trust In The Sharing Economy
March 05, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

If the digital economy crosses borders – with commerce always on, across time zones and currencies – the platform model should be a perfect fit...

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How Airbnb Uses Payments To Stay Competitive
How Airbnb Uses Payments To Stay Competitive
February 28, 2019  |  Payments Innovation

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...

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Expedia Earnings Show Downturn In Home Rentals
Expedia Earnings Show Downturn In Home Rentals
February 08, 2019  |  Earnings

Expedia saw its shares get a boost after its forecast profit was ahead of analysts’ expectations. Chief Financial Officer Alan Pickerill revealed on a conference...

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Airbnb Faces Regulation In Washington, DC
Airbnb Faces Regulation In Washington, DC
October 16, 2018  |  Regulation

The district council in Washington D.C. will vote this week on legislation that will decide if short-term rental travel accommodations companies such as Airbnb and...

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How HomeAway Uses Real-Time Data To Stay ‘Locally Relevant’
How HomeAway Uses Real-Time Data To Stay ‘Locally Relevant’
September 17, 2018  |  Platform Payments

Consumers in China prefer mobile payments; Germans would rather use debit cards — and that’s just the beginning. HomeAway’s GM of Commerce Mike Sutter tells...

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Navigating Past Platform Payment Challenges
Navigating Past Platform Payment Challenges
September 14, 2018  |  Platform Payments

Most consumers enjoy the rest and relaxation that comes with a good vacation. However, planning and paying for that trip can often be a time-consuming,...

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NEW REPORT: HomeAway’s Payments Secret Sauce
NEW REPORT: HomeAway’s Payments Secret Sauce
September 14, 2018  |  Platform Payments

Travel payments have long posed a challenge to airlines and hotels in the space. Payments are often expensive to process and come with a host...

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