Experiences

Airbnb Taps Former Disney President To Head Up Airbnb Experiences
Airbnb Taps Former Disney President To Head Up Airbnb Experiences
January 30, 2020  |  Personnel

Airbnb has hired Catherine Powell, a 15-year Disney veteran, to head up its Experiences division, the firm announced this week. She was hired ahead of...

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Survey: Half Of US Shoppers Prefer ‘Experience Gifts’ To Material Items
Survey: Half Of US Shoppers Prefer ‘Experience Gifts’ To Material Items
December 15, 2019  |  Retail

Some disavow clutter; others enjoy simplicity. Either way, more Americans are said to be holding a quiet position against materialism. More consumers are creating their...

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Serving Up Local Life, On Demand, Around The World
Serving Up Local Life, On Demand, Around The World
June 06, 2019  |  Retail

The world has become so flat that it is impossible to have a truly local experience, because “local” no longer exists. At least not in...

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Marketplaces For Once-In-A-Lifetime Experiences
Marketplaces For Once-In-A-Lifetime Experiences
July 18, 2018  |  Retail

Luminaries such as professional athletes want to offer once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to consumers, but they have to get the word out and accept bookings before they...

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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 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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Airbnb Raises Another $447.8M, Gets $31B Valuation
Airbnb Raises Another $447.8M, Gets $31B Valuation
March 13, 2017  |  Retail

Airbnb has raised an additional $447.8 million in a Series F round of fundraising, which, in addition to a $555.5 million fund raising last year,...

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Retail Shopping Experiences Selling This Season
Retail Shopping Experiences Selling This Season
December 20, 2016  |  Retail

Merchants are increasingly turning to “experiences” to help close the deal with consumers, and this holiday season, it’s working. Whether it’s toy demos or personalized...

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