Airbnb
Airbnb pushes beyond stays with luggage storage, car rentals, hotels
The company is also testing bundled offers of stays and add-ons
Airbnb’s CEO says US ‘misunderstanding’ use of Chinese open-source AI models
Low-cost AI models from China that can perform almost as well as costlier offerings from premier US labs
Airbnb boosts annual sales outlook while spending picks up
Company’s optimistic outlook suggests global travel demand will remain healthy
Some Airbnbs are topping US$6,000 a night in World Cup housing frenzy
The fervour is reshaping the lodging market in match cities across the United States
Airbnb forecast revenue above estimates on premium rentals demand
It is also partnering boutique and independent hotels
Cape Town’s housing crisis meets Airbnb boom
Amsterdam, Barcelona and New York, for example, have imposed stricter Airbnb rules, including caps on annual rental days
Spain fines Airbnb 64 million euros for posting banned properties
A tourism boom has driven the buoyant Spanish economy
Indonesia pushes back on Bali’s plan to ban Airbnb rentals
Regulators will instead encourage owners of villas and guest houses to get proper licences
Airbnb sees strong demand as US travel fuels bookings beat
AIRBNB issued a better-than-expected outlook for the holiday quarter, citing strong demand as US travelers used its recently launched “reserve now, pay later” feature to book trips in advance.
Airbnb touts good talks with New York City mayor candidates on rental ban
New York politicians have argued short-term rentals have exacerbated the city’s housing affordability crisis
