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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Beyond The Buzzword: Harnessing Platforms’ Real Power
Beyond The Buzzword: Harnessing Platforms’ Real Power
March 16, 2018  |  Retail

Two decades ago, talk of platforms was mostly centered around software, often by academics and engineers in highly technical settings. Today, the term is still...

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GM Launching Peer-To-Peer Car Sharing
GM Launching Peer-To-Peer Car Sharing
March 14, 2018  |  Ridesharing

General Motors (GM) is launching a pilot program this summer that is an Airbnb-type service for cars. According to Fortune, the peer-to-peer car share service...

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Vacation Rental Sites Build Upon A Business Model Established Early In American History
Vacation Rental Sites Build Upon A Business Model Established Early In American History
February 27, 2018  |  Retail

In Colonial America, travelers needed a place to sleep. But there were not many lodging establishments: So, some Americans opened their homes to travelers seeking...

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Airbnb Expands Into Luxe Travel Services And Hotels
Airbnb Expands Into Luxe Travel Services And Hotels
February 23, 2018  |  Retail

Facing slowing growth and pressure from regulators, Airbnb is introducing new services targeted toward travelers who choose luxury accommodations and hotels. On Thursday (Feb. 22),...

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Beyond The Booking: Do Customers Want More Out Of Airbnb?
Beyond The Booking: Do Customers Want More Out Of Airbnb?
February 23, 2018  |  Retail

Airbnb wants to put more than a bed and breakfast-style stay at customers’ fingertips. The homesharing platform has branched out this year, endeavoring to help...

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Airbnb Courts High-End Travelers With New Tiers
Airbnb Courts High-End Travelers With New Tiers
February 23, 2018  |  Merchant Innovation

Airbnb announced news on Thursday (Feb. 22) that it is debuting new tiers on its platform geared toward travelers looking for higher-end lodging. In a...

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Airbnb Having A Bad Experience With Experiences
Airbnb Having A Bad Experience With Experiences
February 22, 2018  |  Merchant Innovation

Online home rental marketplace Airbnb has been trying to branch into new areas with its Experiences service, an offering that focuses on unique experiences for...

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Airbnb IPO Uncertain As CFO Leaves
Airbnb IPO Uncertain As CFO Leaves
February 02, 2018  |  Social Commerce

Amid tensions and a shakeup among executives, Airbnb chief financial officer (CFO) Lawrence Tosi has departed the company — and left behind uncertainty over its...

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Airbnb Spending $5M To Build Localized Experiences
Airbnb Spending $5M To Build Localized Experiences
January 29, 2018  |  Investments

Airbnb, which last year launched Experiences – an initiative that enables small businesses, entrepreneurs and community non-profits to create immersive experiences for travelers – is...

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