Airbnb and AI: Brian Chesky Sees New Verticals — Like Amazon and Apple
No, Brian Chesky isn't necessarily talking about launching flights on Airbnb when he refers to becoming a "cross-vertical company." Google Flights, relax.
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Reduced Cleaning Fees and New Tools: How Airbnb Says It’s Keeping Rates Down
Is Airbnb sticker shot a thing of the past? Hardly, and especially when hosts hike up cleaning fees. But Airbnb seems to be moving in a positive direction on affordability.
MGM Resorts Got Las Vegas Boost From Super Bowl and F1
Las Vegas's hosting of the Super Bowl helped MGM Resorts post records in its hotel revenues. Demand may stay strong as the company expects to fully roll out a Marriott licensing tie-up by the end of March.
Airbnb Reports Surge in Hosts and Listings: Does This End the Supply Debate?
Some hosts left Airbnb during the early part of the pandemic because they lost their incomes and were angry about refund policies. Airbnb's host and listing' numbers show it has turned a corner for now.
Marriott: Strong 2023 With Record Luxury Hotels Deals
The volatility of the day-to-day horse race can obscure the bigger picture: Marriott's management delivered stellar results in 2024, with an effective 48% profit margin.
TUI Books Record Revenue Thanks to Cruises and Dynamic Packaging
As TUI hits records for revenue, the tour operator highlighted its growing use of dynamic packaging and its increasing direct inventory deals with low-cost airlines and hotels.
Expedia CEO Touts Ads to ‘Punch Our Main Competitor (Airbnb) Squarely in the Nose’
Airbnb will definitely be able to take this Expedia/Vrbo punch.
Expedia’s Surprise CEO Change: Ariane Gorin to Take Top Spot
It will be a new era at Expedia Group with Ariane Gorin taking charge.
Spirit Airlines CEO Fires Back at Bankruptcy Talk
Spirit CEO Ted Christie described speculation about Spirit’s ability to survive as “a misguided narrative.”
Disney to Invest Billions to Expand Theme Park and Cruise Capacity
Disney is betting billions of dollars over 10 years on the long-term growth of its popular theme parks and cruises.