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, architecture and spaces while growing up. Gandhi said he has always been the one to look for the coffee shop...
If the digital economy crosses borders – with commerce always on, across time zones and currencies – the platform model should be a perfect fit for those who seek to literally cross borders, or even just get away from it all for a bit. In the February...
Consumers who rent a vacation home through Airbnb must trust that the keys will be there for them upon arrival, as much as the host must trust that they’ll be paid in a timely manner, and that their property won’t be damaged. As the sharing...
Expedia saw its shares get a boost after its forecast profit was ahead of analysts’ expectations. Chief Financial Officer Alan Pickerill revealed on a conference call on Thursday (Feb. 7) that adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) will grow 10 percent to...
March 05, 2019
If the digital economy crosses borders – with commerce always on, across time zones and currencies – the platform model should be a perfect fit for those who seek to literally cross borders, or even just get away from it all for a bit. In the February 2019 Payments and The Platform Economy Playbook, a collaboration between […]
March 25, 2020
Airbnb hosts looking for alternatives to their usual operations while the coronavirus stalls the economy have begun listing their properties on other sites, according to CNBC. They are using sites that would normally be competitors of Airbnb, like Zillow, Vrbo, HomeAway, Apartments.com, Craigslist and Facebook‘s marketplace. The change is a necessity for many, who have […]
February 08, 2019
Expedia saw its shares get a boost after its forecast profit was ahead of analysts’ expectations. Chief Financial Officer Alan Pickerill revealed on a conference call on Thursday (Feb. 7)...
October 16, 2018
The district council in Washington D.C. will vote this week on legislation that will decide if short-term rental travel accommodations companies such as Airbnb and HomeAway can do business in...
September 14, 2018
Most consumers enjoy the rest and relaxation that comes with a good vacation. However, planning and paying for that trip can often be a time-consuming, complex, and, of course, expensive...
