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News / Technology

By Linda Fox | April 22, 2024

Lufthansa Innovation Hub's research arm finds that AI and machine learning represented 65% of investment by the travel industry in recent years. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb calls for STR policies for renters

By D.J. Catron | April 16, 2024

Airbnb announced plans to work with local governments in support of short-term rental rules that will allow renters to earn extra income by sharing their home. Read More

News / Online

A visual history of digital travel brands’ revenues since 1995

By Mitra Sorrells | April 9, 2024

Watch a visual progression of the quarterly revenues for publicly-traded digital travel companies dating back to 1995. Read More

News / Online

Online travel giants set new record for marketing spend in ‘23

By Mitra Sorrells | March 13, 2024

Expedia Group, Booking Holdings, Airbnb and Trip.com Group collectively spent $16.8 billion on sales and marketing in 2023 as they compete with one another and with suppliers enticing travelers to book... Read More

News / Online

Airbnb's Stephenson on expansion beyond the core and AI

By PhocusWire | March 12, 2024

Airbnb announced CFO Dave Stephenson would be taking up the newly created role of chief business officer to oversee its growth plans. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb banning indoor security cameras in all listings

By D.J. Catron | March 11, 2024

Airbnb had allowed security cameras in common areas, such as halls and living rooms, if they were disclosed on the listing page, clearly visible and were not in spaces like sleeping areas and bathrooms. Read More

News / Distribution

Why the Olympics, Taylor Swift mean more to STRs than just a revenue boost

By D.J. Catron | March 7, 2024

As short-term rentals grapple with new regulations, major events and tourist preferences may help solidify their place in the travel industry. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb removes 100,000 listings, expands listing verification

By Morgan Hines | March 4, 2024

As part of its “spring update,” Airbnb shared news of de-listings, verification, highlights and more. Read More

News / Online

STR industry faces new rules in Europe; Airbnb welcomes change

By Morgan Hines | February 29, 2024

The short-term rental industry will have 24 months to comply with new industry regulations to be implemented across Europe. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb adjusted EBITDA up 28% year over year as inventory grows to nearly 8M

By Morgan Hines | February 13, 2024

Airbnb said it has more than 5 million hosts and the highest inventory growth in 2023 came in Asia Pacific and Latin America. Read More

News / Online

Google under fire for proposed changes to search in Europe

By Linda Fox | January 24, 2024

The search giant has been criticized for not engaging with businesses on planned changes to comply with the Digital Markets Act as well as falling short of the regulation's requirements with those... Read More

Opinion / Technology

5 truths for travel marketers: 2024 update

By Jared Alster - Dune7 | January 23, 2024

Generative AI is both friend and foe for travel marketers, and Google remains the dominant search player. Read on as Dune7's Jared Alster updates on the travel marketing truths he laid down in 2023. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb unveils expert council to seek housing supply solutions

By Morgan Hines | January 17, 2024

In recent years Airbnb has been criticized for causing a reduction in supply and an increase in cost of rental housing in cities where it operates. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb apologizes, will pay fine for misleading Australian customers

By Mitra Sorrells | December 20, 2023

Airbnb has agreed to pay a fine and to compensate up to 63,000 customers who were unaware the bookings they made were being charged in U.S. rather than Australian dollars. Read More

News / Startups

Tracking travel startup investment trends in 2023

By Linda Fox | December 20, 2023

Many startups weathered 2023 and demonstrated if not actual profit, then at least a path to profitability, which helped them attract funding. Read More

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