Airbnb Feels Google Gets a Pass on New Short-Term Rental Data Rules in Europe
What's good for the goose is good for the Google. Or so Airbnb thinks.
Dennis Schaal is Skift’s Founding Editor and Executive Editor. Dennis has been a reporter focusing on online travel and short-term rentals for more than two decades at Skift, Tnooz, USA Today, and Travel Weekly. He is well-known for tough one-on-one interviews on stage at Skift events, including with the CEOs and top execs of Expedia, Uber, Booking Holdings, Priceline, Kayak, Hopper, and more.
Major Cruise Lines Held Liable for More Than $400 Million in Damages for Cuba Sailings
This lawsuit against major cruise lines, if upheld after inevitable appeals, could open up a floodgate of litigation against airlines and cruise lines that operated in Cuba after the Obama administration cleared the way.
Lessons From Our Oral History of Short-Term Rentals
In an era today when investors place a high value on profitability, our oral history of short-term rentals includes regrets from those who were too risk-averse to grab an opportunity.
Lastminute.com Hits ‘Restart’ Button With New CEO
Having your top executives jailed is one thing. But as that issue recedes, Lastminute.com needs to deal with its under-performance issues and execute on strategy shifts.
Airbnb Emerges as Top-Spending Travel Brand on U.S. TV in 2022
Airbnb was the top travel brand spender on U.S. TV, but Expedia Group brands collectively committed more dinero. Booking.com got way more active than last year.
Struggling Inspirato Tries to Expand Customer Base on Slowing Subscription Growth
Inspirato, the self-styled "luxury travel subscription brand," is becoming a little less subscription-oriented as it tries to expand its potential customer pool.
Puerto Rico Short-Term Rental Growth Exacerbates Housing Crisis: Report
Puerto Ricans aren't merely imagining that Airbnb and Vrbo have transformed their neighborhoods — sometimes negatively. Here's a report that quantifies the housing impact.
The New Chinese Traveler Won’t Be Receptive to Old Marketing Strategies
If and when outbound Chinese travelers return, they will be a post-pandemic version of their former selves with altered likes and dislikes. Old-school marketing may fall flat.
Highgate Signs Deal to Buy Viceroy Hotels
Viceroy may be able to accelerate its growth and brand awareness given Highgate's scale and track record. Of course, that is if Highgate can execute well after the deal closes.
Airbnb Debuts Total Prices Before Taxes With Plan to Make It Default View
Airbnb's pricing changes will likely have a ripple effect, prompting some hosts to reduce cleaning fees and property management websites to switch to showing total prices.