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Airbnb CEO Sees Potential For 2020 IPO Amid Bookings Rebound
Travel Payments // June 22, 2020

Airbnb’s big rebound from its short but sharp pandemic-induced slump has the CEO of one of the world’s most successful startups talking again about a potential IPO this year. In an interview with Bloomberg Television, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky mentioned the possibility that Airbnb might...

The Staycation Gains Ground – At Other Peoples’ Pads
Travel Payments // June 08, 2020

After months on lockdown, after months of Zooming … comes the itch to escape to the great outdoors, even if the great outdoors is pretty much someone else’s backyard or breakfast table. The coronavirus has spurred the rebound of road trips, where some stats show...

The Resurgence Of The Great American Road Trip
Travel Payments // May 09, 2020

Before 1980, the typical American vacation, no matter its destination, always began with a road trip. Sandwiches and cold drinks packed in a cooler, the maps spread out in the passenger seat and the license plate game were all basic staples of every family trip. For...

Klook’s Global Ambitions For One-Stop Activity Shopping
Retail // March 12, 2019

In the digital age, booking travel is pretty easy for consumers when it comes to getting to a destination or finding a place to stay. In fact, options and innovations abound, with plenty of ways to customize the trip. But once the traveler is on...

Interviews & Exclusives
Heat Wave? Consumers Cool Off With Digital-First Staycations

June 19, 2024
As so many people learned back in 2020, digital platforms provide a wide range of amusements that can be enjoyed from the comforts of one’s home when going on an in-person adventure is not feasible. For midweek holidays, these tech-enabled staycations can be just what the doctor ordered. For instance, consumers can watch productions from […]

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Airbnb CEO Sees Potential For 2020 IPO Amid Bookings Rebound

June 22, 2020
Airbnb’s big rebound from its short but sharp pandemic-induced slump has the CEO of one of the world’s most successful startups talking again about a potential IPO this year. In an interview with Bloomberg Television, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky mentioned the possibility that Airbnb might go ahead with its much-anticipated launch into the realm of […]