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Airbnb Turns Attention to Affordability, Transparency and Overseas Expansion

Airbnb Turns Attention to Affordability, Transparency and Overseas Expansion
Airbnb Turns Attention to Affordability, Transparency and Overseas Expansion
May 09, 2023  |  Earnings

Addressing some of the major issues that have slowed its roll through the pandemic and after, Airbnb is focusing on affordability and guest confidence in...

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EU Publishes Proposed New Rulebook for Short-Term Rental Sector
EU Publishes Proposed New Rulebook for Short-Term Rental Sector
November 07, 2022  |  Legal & Regulation

The European Commission adopted a proposal Monday (Nov. 7) to enhance information sharing between online accommodation rental platforms and public authorities If implemented, the new...

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Airbnb Says Travelers Want Real Experiences but New Hosts Need Extra Income
Airbnb Says Travelers Want Real Experiences but New Hosts Need Extra Income
November 02, 2022  |  Travel Payments

The world’s largest homesharing platform says economic concerns and conditions are fueling growth in both travelers and hosts, albeit for different reasons. Speaking to investors...

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Airbnb Launches Historical Homes Category in Europe
Airbnb Launches Historical Homes Category in Europe
July 07, 2022  |  Gig Economy

Airbnb is debuting a new feature, called Historical Homes, to capitalize on the demand for heritage-related travel and make it easier for guests to find...

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Airbnb: Longer Stays Among Fastest Growing Segments as Work-From-Home Becomes the Norm
Airbnb: Longer Stays Among Fastest Growing Segments as Work-From-Home Becomes the Norm
May 03, 2022  |  Travel Payments

For Airbnb, the extended stay is here to stay. The company’s latest earnings show that key measures of activity are above pre-pandemic levels — and...

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Inflation Spurs Individuals to Join Platform Economy to Boost Income
Inflation Spurs Individuals to Join Platform Economy to Boost Income
February 16, 2022  |  Gig Economy

Inflation may be the tailwind that pushes all of us to become part of the gig economy. That’s a sweeping statement to be sure —...

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Airbnb CEO Plans to Work Remotely From Company Listings
Airbnb CEO Plans to Work Remotely From Company Listings
January 23, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky is joining the ranks of individuals working remotely, Yahoo Finance reported Saturday (Jan. 22). Chesky will reportedly run the vacation rental...

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With US Travel Ban Lifted, Cities, Hotels, Homeshares Compete for Int’l Tourists
With US Travel Ban Lifted, Cities, Hotels, Homeshares Compete for Int’l Tourists
November 11, 2021  |  Travel Payments

After more than an 18-month wait, the ending of broad pandemic-era restrictions has spawned a flurry of activity and excitement amongst hotels, airlines and essentially...

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