Haixia Wang , Skift Research
As one of the largest travel sectors, accommodations will continue to grow as travel becomes an even more integral part of consumer lifestyles. Yet it remains to be seen if the disruption from alternative accommodations will fundamentally shake up the entire sector.
2 days ago
Dennis Schaal and Deanna Ting, Skift
Will Airbnb be able to break through in China and other parts of Asia Pacific where other Western companies have fallen off their scooters? We'll discuss these issues with Siew Kum Hong, one of Airbnb's earliest employees in the region, at Skift Forum Asia in Singapore.
7 days ago
Sean O'Neill, Skift
As external capital pours into the vacation rental sector, it makes sense that some property management companies believe they need to merge to thrive. It's also notable that Marriott has already begun working with some of Altido's properties for its new homesharing effort.
1 week ago
Airbnb + Skift
Once a cottage industry operated by entrepreneurial property owners, today’s billion dollar vacation rental market is undergoing massive growth, driven by digital platforms that are evolving in tandem with its users' needs.
6 months ago
Haixia Wang , Skift Research
As one of the largest travel sectors, accommodations will continue to grow as travel becomes an even more integral part of consumer lifestyles. Yet it remains to be seen if the disruption from alternative accommodations will fundamentally shake up the entire sector.
1 week ago
Colin Nagy, Skift
ThirdHome just might have the winning formula on what affluent homeowners want when sharing properties. Scaling quality and keeping up a high level of trust will be key as it grows.
1 week ago
Maria Lenhart, Skift
While Hawaii is not the only destination reeling from the impact of short-term rentals from Airbnb and other providers, its already sky-high housing prices and limited land make the problem especially acute. Regulatory measures to control the number of illegal rentals may provide some relief.
2 weeks ago
Krista Gmelich, Bloomberg
Airbnb is trying to be more things to more people as it positions itself for an IPO. Along the way, it has spawned all kinds of new businesses. Is symbiosis with the homesharing giant healthy?
3 weeks ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
Having raised so much money, it's not surprising to see Oyo splashing the cash. We should expect further acquisitions as it pushes for global scale.
3 weeks ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
Airbnb is right to focus on unique experiences. Most younger travelers prefer one-of-a-kind experiences — not cookie-cutter ones.
3 weeks ago
Deanna Ting, Skift
The growth of Airbnb Experiences is impressive, but the company — and the overall tours and activities industry — has a long way to go before it can claim true success.
3 weeks ago
Deanna Ting, Skift
This news will trigger responses from elated to downright furious, whether you're a Bonvoy member, Marriott hotel owner, a property manager, or just someone concerned about the growth of homesharing around the world.
3 weeks ago