Airbnb

Airbnb, Inc. is an American online marketplace company based in San Francisco, California, United States. Airbnb offers arrangement for lodging, primarily homestays, or tourism experiences.

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Thomas Cook Shuts Down As Travel Habits Change

Thomas Cook Shuts Down As Travel Habits Change
Thomas Cook Shuts Down As Travel Habits Change
September 23, 2019  |  Retail

With a $2.1 billion debt pile that fettered its response to nimble online competitors, U.K. travel firm Thomas Cook has collapsed and left 600,000 people stranded overseas....

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Why Treehouses Rule The Airbnb Roost
Why Treehouses Rule The Airbnb Roost
September 21, 2019  |  Retail

Pop quiz: When you read the words “most popular Airbnb listing in history,” what is the first thought that pops into your mind? Maybe something painfully...

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Airbnb Expects To Go Public Next Year
Airbnb Expects To Go Public Next Year
September 19, 2019  |  Travel Payments

Online lodging marketplace Airbnb announced on Thursday (Sept. 19) that it wants to go public by next year, according to a release by the company.  ...

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Speeding Up Gig Economy Disbursements
Speeding Up Gig Economy Disbursements
September 06, 2019  |  Disbursements

Uber drivers and Airbnb hosts expect to be paid instantly, yet insurance claims payouts for their car accidents or home repairs are still a slow,...

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Finding The Balance Between The Hotel And Homeshare Experience
Finding The Balance Between The Hotel And Homeshare Experience
August 21, 2019  |  Retail

Finding a home away from home while traveling is not an area where consumer lack options as of 2019 – but some travelers are still...

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Airbnb’s Total Booking Value Soars 30 Pct. YoY
Airbnb’s Total Booking Value Soars 30 Pct. YoY
August 18, 2019  |  Earnings

Airbnb reported strong first quarter results, with $9.4 billion in total booking value, a 31 percent boost from the previous year. Get the Full Story...

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OYO To Take On Airbnb With Vacation Rental Venture
OYO To Take On Airbnb With Vacation Rental Venture
August 14, 2019  |  Investments

India-based hotel and booking site OYO – which is the fastest-growing hotel chain in the world, according to the company – said it will invest...

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How Airbnb, Lime, Turo, Fiverr And Newegg Are Using Instant Payments
How Airbnb, Lime, Turo, Fiverr And Newegg Are Using Instant Payments
August 08, 2019  |  Payments Innovation

Whether it’s a merchant or their customer, an employer or their employee — every party involved in a transaction wants to be paid immediately, without...

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Airbnb Expands Into Corporate Space With Urbandoor Acquisition
Airbnb Expands Into Corporate Space With Urbandoor Acquisition
August 05, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Airbnb has acquired corporate client-facing extended stay company Urbandoor, in a bid to expand into that market, according to a report by TechCrunch. Get the...

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