Articles tagged “airbnb china”

News Blog

Short Term Rental Companies Rush to Fill in Airbnb’s China Void

After Airbnb decided to exit the local Chinese market, local players are rushing in: Tujia, Meituan, Muniao, Fliggy and Xiaozhu are large local Chinese online travel and short-term rental players that are reaching out to the local Airbnb hosts to migrate them to their respective platforms, according to this report. Tujia has set up a special…

Rafat Ali | 2 years ago

News Blog

Airbnb to Shutter Domestic Business in China: Report

"Airbnb is closing its domestic business in China, according to two sources familiar with the matter," reported CNBC's Deirdre Bosa on Monday. According to the report, the pullout from China would shut both Airbnb's travel lodging rentals and its tours and activities offerings. China has become the first geographic market for short-term rentals that Airbnb…

Sean O'Neill | 2 years ago

Short-Term Rentals

Exploring the Airbnb Paradox: New Skift Research

It’s finally here! Skift Research has been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to get its hands on Airbnb’s public filings. This report analyzes the challenges and strategies of the most influential company in the short-term rental industry.

Seth Borko, Skift | 3 years ago

Exploring the Airbnb Paradox: New Skift Research

Hotels

Airbnb Will Invest Up to $200 Million in India’s Budget Hotel Chain Oyo

So it's finally confirmed. Airbnb is investing up to $200 million in India's budget hotel chain Oyo, a deal that India Oyo observers say has big upsides for both companies.

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 5 years ago

Airbnb Will Invest Up to $200 Million in India’s Budget Hotel Chain Oyo

Hotels

Airbnb China Names New President

Can Airbnb avoid Uber’s fate of being acquired by a rival in China? It seems to be doing everything it can to do so, but is it enough?

Deanna Ting, Skift | 6 years ago

Airbnb China Names New President

Hotels

Airbnb’s New China Strategy Includes a Focus on Quality — and Quantity

Can we say we told you so again? In July, we noted that as Airbnb pursues its eventual IPO, China and the wider Asia-Pacific region will be absolutely critical, but the competition is tough and plenty of challenges remain.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 6 years ago

Airbnb’s New China Strategy Includes a Focus on Quality — and Quantity