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Airbnb News

What started as AirBedandBreakfast.com has grown into a massive public company that IPOd in 2020. Airbnb is now the world’s largest online alternative-accommodation community, allowing millions of users to list, search, and rent authentic homestays and vacation-rental experiences in countless cities across the globe.

Hotels

Hotels Cash in on the Super Bowl

Today's podcast looks at very expensive hotel rooms in Vegas, Ryanair CEO's "stupid" comments, and Vrbo's digs at Airbnb digs.

Hotels Cash in on the Super Bowl

Short-Term Rentals

Vrbo Ads Take Aim at Airbnb During NFL Games

Vrbo can pick its spots to compete with Airbnb. But it's not a zero-sum game and parent company Expedia has no expectation of "beating" Airbnb.

Vrbo Ads Take Aim at Airbnb During NFL Games

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Defacto Ban in NYC Spurs ‘Staggering’ Gains in New Jersey

It's good times for Airbnb hosts in two New Jersey cities within an easy mass transit commute of NYC.

Airbnb Defacto Ban in NYC Spurs ‘Staggering’ Gains in New Jersey

Short-Term Rentals

NYC Has Approved 22% of Short-Term Rental Host Applications

New York City's Office of Special Enforcement is getting a handle on the host registration process, but it is cumbersome.

NYC Has Approved 22% of Short-Term Rental Host Applications

Short-Term Rentals

Travel Will Slow in 2024, But That’s Not Bad News

Today's podcast looks at tourism in 2024, Airbnb's New York critique, and Spirit's uncertain future.

Travel Will Slow in 2024, But That’s Not Bad News

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Claims NYC Crackdown Hasn’t Delivered on Consumer Promises

New York City's defacto short-term rental ban is harsh. Hopefully, the city will revisit the law to strike a more balanced approach.

Airbnb Claims NYC Crackdown Hasn’t Delivered on Consumer Promises

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Digs Deeper Into the Affordable Housing Issue

What down market? These short-term rental startups just raised multimillion dollar rounds.

Airbnb Digs Deeper Into the Affordable Housing Issue

Airlines

What JetBlue Saw in Spirit

Today's podcast looks at the JetBlue-Spirit merger, Airbnb's housing help, and Chinese travelers' American blues.

What JetBlue Saw in Spirit

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Establishes Housing Council to Bolster Short-Term Rentals as Regulators Bear Down

Airbnb's new Housing Council is designed to help it enhance its posture during regulatory battles, and to engage with communities as a better corporate citizen.

Airbnb Establishes Housing Council to Bolster Short-Term Rentals as Regulators Bear Down

Hotels

Airbnb to Boost Host Capacity and Highlight Offbeat Destinations in Uttarakhand: India Report

By building a host network in less-explored regions, Airbnb would be contributing to responsible tourism development, and also diversify its offerings in India — a priority market for the company.

Airbnb to Boost Host Capacity and Highlight Offbeat Destinations in Uttarakhand: India Report