homesharing

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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Tapping Into Apps To Make Business Travel Easier
Tapping Into Apps To Make Business Travel Easier
May 14, 2019  |  Retail

Business trips can inspire entrepreneurs to create new lodging options. William Lucas was inspired to start Mint House based on his choices in finding a...

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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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Why Hostelz.com Stopped Accepting Payments
Why Hostelz.com Stopped Accepting Payments
April 29, 2019  |  Payments Innovation

The hostel industry has rapidly grown since the first one opened in Altena, Germany in 1912. The market now serves millions of international travelers and...

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Amazon’s Bitcoin Embrace And Cannabis Burgers Top The Week’s News
Amazon’s Bitcoin Embrace And Cannabis Burgers Top The Week’s News
April 26, 2019  |  News

The end of a busy week provides a chance to catch up on the biggest news from the world of digital payments and commerce –...

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How Homesharing Platform Spotahome Mitigates Data Security Concerns
How Homesharing Platform Spotahome Mitigates Data Security Concerns
April 25, 2019  |  Payments Innovation

In the homesharing market, “caveat emptor” takes on heightened relevance for both sides, particularly when making sure both parties are the real deal. In the...

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How GDPR Is Testing The Homesharing Market
How GDPR Is Testing The Homesharing Market
April 24, 2019  |  Payments Innovation

The sharing economy is butting against regulatory challenges. As the number of sharing economy participants grows worldwide, governments and regulatory bodies are starting to ask...

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Airbnb Buys Hotel Tonight
Airbnb Buys Hotel Tonight
March 07, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Home rental marketplace Airbnb has acquired Hotel Tonight, a company that aids travelers in finding discounted hotel rooms, according to a report from Reuters. The...

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