Airbnb

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Will EU’s drive to regulate STRs lead to more data-driven policies?
By Derek Catron | September 13, 2023
A new report from eu travel tech shows how the greater availability of data could lead to more targeted measures on short-term rentals in Europe.   Read More
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Airbnb is partnering with Breezeway
By Morgan Hines | September 5, 2023
Breezeway is linking up with short-term rental platform Airbnb as its new software partner. Read More
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Will New York’s STR rules set stricter standard for travel?
By Derek Catron | August 28, 2023
Airbnb calls new rules a de facto ban against short-term rentals, but others see a sign of what may be coming for the sector.   Read More
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Online travel giants seeking to mix up marketing channels
By Linda Fox | August 15, 2023
Online travel giants Booking Holdings, Expedia Group and Airbnb increased marketing investment marginally in Q2 as all strive to make the most of direct channels. Read More
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Could high-end RV parks be the next hot category for lodging?
By Derek Catron | August 10, 2023
A Texas developer is investing $700 million – with more money in the pipeline – to create a new brand of amenity-rich RV parks suitable for year-round use. Read More
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Airbnb accelerates supply growth, looks to expand beyond core service
By Mitra Sorrells | August 3, 2023
Airbnb saw its revenue reach $2.5 billion in the second quarter of this year - with more than 115 million nights and experiences booked on the platform. Read More
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Online travel platforms escape digital gatekeeper list
By Linda Fox | July 4, 2023
The European Commission published the first list of companies that consider themselves potential gatekeepers today. Read More
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Seizing the digital payment opportunity in travel
By Linda Fox | June 26, 2023
Stripe's global travel lead James Lemon discusses payments evolution and trends in travel in the PhocusWire Studio at Phocuswright Europe 2023. Read More
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Airbnb talks strategy on marketing, travel dispersal, more
By Derek Catron | June 26, 2023
Airbnb’s Amir Segall shares insights on redistributing tourism and other strategies during a center stage interview at Phocuswright Europe.   Read More
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4 key insights from Phocuswright Europe 2023
By Derek Catron | June 21, 2023
Clearing up a mystery over Airbnb’s marketing spend, balancing interests in the travel experience sector, calling for action on climate — they were all key moments during last week's conference.   Read More
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Online travel giants Q1 marketing spending shows wide variance
By Mitra Sorrells | June 6, 2023
Expedia Group spent the highest percentage of revenue on marketing while Airbnb spent the least and focused on expanding brand awareness and balancing supply and demand. Read More
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Airbnb's Chesky on GPT-4 being right for travel
By Linda Fox | May 10, 2023
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said he felt the plugin interface was not right for travel but he has high hopes for GPT-4. Read More
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Airbnb bets big on rooms, new checkout, pricing displays
By Mitra Sorrells | May 3, 2023
Airbnb's latest update includes a relaunch of private rooms with new enhanced host and property details, total price displays and a clear description of checkout chores in the listing. Read More
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Phocuswright Europe 2023: Airbnb on growth and challenges
By PhocusWire | April 26, 2023
Airbnb was bullish about 2023 in its recent earnings despite ongoing issues facing the short-term rental segment such as rising inflation and the war in Ukraine. Read More
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Travel startups: End of the boom or beginnings of a renaissance?
By Mike Coletta - Phocuswright | April 24, 2023
We have entered very difficult territory for fundraising in travel, and the days of easy money are over (at least for now). Read More