Airbnb News

Airbnb is finally taking a big, expensive swing into the experiences category with its launch of "Icons." The non-traditional accommodations come with a non-traditional business model – they’ll be free or low-cost to guests (but they want you to post them to your socials). And Chesky promises things will only get “crazier.”

Airbnb's new celebrity-driven Icons category of experiences will trigger housefuls of free publicity.

Coming off the release of annual financial reports, we delve into the issue of CEO pay in the travel industry in this week's podcast as several major executives have seen their compensation boom in recent years.

Some individual hosts feel the superhost program is too rigid, while others believe it’s overshadowed by listings-focused Guest Favorites.

Today's podcast looks at Airbnb CEO's compensation package, TUI's sustainability bonds, and Google's greener travel.

The net proceeds of Brian Chesky's 10-year pay package — which he said would be donated to host programs and to charities — would really soar if Airbnb's share price breaches tough-to-reach targets.

You can expect Airbnb to run campaigns to push for local laws that would allow renters to put their apartments on Airbnb.

Samara’s factory in Mexico will bring the design and production of the units in-house.

Short-term rentals could be the next frontier for sponsored listings. Hotels are difficult enough, but vacation rentals may be even more complex to get right.

Today's podcast looks at Michelin's new ratings, Spirit's next steps, and Europe's short-term rental boost.