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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Why By-The-Book Compliance Could Be Homesharing’s Next Innovation
Why By-The-Book Compliance Could Be Homesharing’s Next Innovation
June 04, 2019  |  Retail

Short-term business housing is, in general, not renowned for its beauty or excitement — which is likely why Airbnb’s investment in Lyric last month seemed...

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Apple’s Former Retail Chief Joins Airbnb Board
Apple’s Former Retail Chief Joins Airbnb Board
May 16, 2019  |  Personnel

Angela Ahrendts, the former retail head at Apple, will join the board of Airbnb, according to a report by CNBC. Before she was at Apple,...

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Startups Merge To Take On Airbnb
Startups Merge To Take On Airbnb
May 15, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

A group of four short-term stay startups in Europe have teamed up to create a new company and take on leader Airbnb. Earlier on Wednesday...

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Data Dive, New Ideas Edition: Uber, Marriott And Facebook
Data Dive, New Ideas Edition: Uber, Marriott And Facebook
May 06, 2019  |  Data Dive

There is always something new going on in payments — such that it is easy to lose track. But every once in a while a...

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Gig Economy Workers Aren’t What They Once Were
Gig Economy Workers Aren’t What They Once Were
May 02, 2019  |  Gig Economy

The Gig Economy Index, a Hyperwallet collaboration, delves into the demographics and behaviors of workers in the gig economy — who they are, what services they...

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‘Apart-Hotels’ And Turning Apartments Into Boutique Lodging
‘Apart-Hotels’ And Turning Apartments Into Boutique Lodging
May 01, 2019  |  Retail

Some entrepreneurs are inspired to start companies that stem from their passions: Nitesh Gandhi, founder and CEO of “apart-hotel” company Locale, was drawn to design,...

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Digital Platforms’ Ambitious Growth Plans
Digital Platforms’ Ambitious Growth Plans
April 30, 2019  |  Digital Payments

Digital platforms are the backbone of marketplaces and service providers used by millions daily. Payment capabilities, coupled with rapid mobile adoption, have contributed to their...

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Airbnb To Take Over 10 Floors Of Rockefeller Plaza
Airbnb To Take Over 10 Floors Of Rockefeller Plaza
April 29, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

In a move to diversify its business ahead of an initial public offering (IPO), Airbnb is taking over 10 floors of the iconic 75 Rockefeller...

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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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