When a Corporate Travel Booking Lasts for Years
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A new generation of apartment-booking platforms want to throw out industry terms like "short-term rentals" and "leases." They simply call it living, and they’re now after corporate business.
Guitars, golf clubs and bikes are the latest accessories for growing numbers of business travelers, who are checking into apartments for much longer periods than before the pandemic.
The trend is being made possible by so-called next generation apartments, which are bookable via high-tech platforms which some companies prefer because they offer concierge-style services and brand consistency. They’re also appealing to more building owners as a profitable hospitality model.
Companies like Mint House and Numa just raised significant amounts of money, eyeing the potential to divert business travelers away from hotels. Now peer The Guild has reported a huge uptick in corporate bookings.
Google Engineers Are Hopping AroundWhile many travel agencies report a rise in smaller businesses getting back on the road, U.S.-based The Guild — which describes itself as a “flexible living and travel platform” — has seen a boost from Fortune 500 firms. It ma
