homesharing

Marriott Takes On Airbnb

Marriott Takes On Airbnb
Marriott Takes On Airbnb
April 29, 2019  |  Retail

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...

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Why Hostelz.com Stopped Accepting Payments
Why Hostelz.com Stopped Accepting Payments
April 29, 2019  |  Payments Innovation

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...

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Amazon’s Bitcoin Embrace And Cannabis Burgers Top The Week’s News
Amazon’s Bitcoin Embrace And Cannabis Burgers Top The Week’s News
April 26, 2019  |  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 –...

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How Homesharing Platform Spotahome Mitigates Data Security Concerns
How Homesharing Platform Spotahome Mitigates Data Security Concerns
April 25, 2019  |  Payments Innovation

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...

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How GDPR Is Testing The Homesharing Market
How GDPR Is Testing The Homesharing Market
April 24, 2019  |  Payments Innovation

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Airbnb Buys Hotel Tonight
Airbnb Buys Hotel Tonight
March 07, 2019  |  Partnerships

Home rental marketplace Airbnb has acquired Hotel Tonight, a company that aids travelers in finding discounted hotel rooms, according to a report from Reuters. The...

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

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Homesharing Website Wimdu To Shut Down At End Of Year
Homesharing Website Wimdu To Shut Down At End Of Year
September 27, 2018  |  Startups

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...

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