Airbnb has seen shorter booking lead times in recent weeks, with customers around the world booking their accommodations closer to their expected time of arrival. A growing share of customers are booking just days or a couple of weeks in advance, Airbnb executives said Tuesday...
Airbnb’s first quarter results showed growth in listings and in nights booked. And per management commentary on the conference call, demand for international travel remains robust — enough so that the firm is looking ahead to a “record” summer season, tied to sporting events such as the...
The great travel snapback continues, through digital channels, matching supply and demand for places to stay when getting away from it all. Airbnb noted in its results that the fourth quarter saw 98.8 million nights and experiences booked, up 12% from a year ago. As...
For years, the CFO role has been thought of as a terminal position. Financial executives closed the books, dotted the I’s and crossed the T’s, and made sure everything checked out on the balance sheet. But now, no longer confined to the traditional realm of...
August 16, 2024
As inflation reshapes consumer spending, travel giants Expedia, Airbnb and Booking Holdings are adjusting their strategies to drive customer engagement and bookings amid shifting family budgets and evolving preferences. Expedia is enhancing its One Key loyalty program with a co-branded credit card and expanding its global reach to boost cross-brand engagement. Airbnb is prioritizing unique experiences […]
August 06, 2024
Airbnb has seen shorter booking lead times in recent weeks, with customers around the world booking their accommodations closer to their expected time of arrival. A growing share of customers are booking just days or a couple of weeks in advance, Airbnb executives said Tuesday (Aug. 6) during the company’s quarterly earnings call. This trend […]
October 02, 2023
Airbnb’s CEO said AI can help the company find better listings… and better guests. In a long interview with Bloomberg News published Monday (Oct. 2), Brian Chesky discussed the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) use...
July 23, 2018
Pinterest, the social media company, is nearing $1 billion in advertising revenue and is eyeing an initial public offering in the middle of next year. CNBC reported that Pinterest had $500...
February 22, 2018
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 travelers, but the efforts aren’t...
