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Articles tagged “homesharing”

Online Travel

6 Takeaways From Airbnb’s Manifesto on Stakeholder Capitalism Ahead of Davos

Airbnb has legions of critics, and it knows that its articulated stakeholder goals will get intense scrutiny. But if the company turns some of these corporate governance aspirations into reality, then it could emerge looking pretty good compared with many established travel industry companies offering just lip service.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 4 years ago

6 Takeaways From Airbnb’s Manifesto on Stakeholder Capitalism Ahead of Davos

Hotels

Airbnb Goes Hollywood to Amp Up Party House Crackdown

Airbnb chose Tinseltown to audaciously begin cracking down on party houses. Good PR. Expect to see more adjustments in Airbnb policy as it moves forward with an emphasis on community safety and standards.

Danielle Hyams, Skift | 4 years ago

Airbnb Goes Hollywood to Amp Up Party House Crackdown

Hotels

The Most Important Story in Hotels in 2019

The tug-of-war between hotels and short-term rentals intensified in 2019, with both sides making strategic moves to display their strength. There were wins and losses for everyone, and the result so far has been a deeper blurring of the lines between the two sectors.

Nancy Trejos, Skift | 4 years ago

The Most Important Story in Hotels in 2019

Hotels

Marriott Continues to Bang the Bonvoy Drum Ahead of Planned Brand Expansion

Can a loyalty program outlast the ups and downs of economic uncertainty in key markets? That's what Marriott is banking on by making sure Bonvoy offers everything customers want.

Danni Santana, Skift | 5 years ago

Marriott Continues to Bang the Bonvoy Drum Ahead of Planned Brand Expansion

Hotels

State of the U.S. Economy Isn’t a Worry So Far for Hilton CEO

Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta has always been an optimistic person, but financial markets aren't always so positive thinking.

Danni Santana, Skift | 5 years ago

State of the U.S. Economy Isn’t a Worry So Far for Hilton CEO

Online Travel

Skift Global Forum Preview: Expedia CEO Plays the Long Game in Short-Term Rentals

Is Airbnb going to eat Expedia's lunch? The brand name Vrbo, really? Expedia CEO Mark Okerstrom faces some real challenges as the online travel agency pecking order will likely be disrupted in coming years.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 5 years ago

Skift Global Forum Preview: Expedia CEO Plays the Long Game in Short-Term Rentals

Hotels

Google Signals Its Vacation Rental Ambitions With Vacasa Direct-Connect

We've seen this playbook before. Google isn't making much money off its vacation rental business, and doesn't need to sweat it. With its domination of search, Google will take its time, build its global property numbers, and test what works. Competitors know what's coming.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 5 years ago

Google Signals Its Vacation Rental Ambitions With Vacasa Direct-Connect

Hotels

Booking Holdings’ Push Into Homesharing Feels Like a Return to Its Roots

The hotel business was never an easy one for online travel companies. Far from it. But compared with the complexities of alternative accommodations, executives at Booking Holdings may come to regard the hotel business as a relative cakewalk.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 5 years ago

Booking Holdings’ Push Into Homesharing Feels Like a Return to Its Roots

Hotels

Marriott Plays Catch-Up on All-Inclusives as Rivals Push Into Resorts

After years of standing on the sidelines, the world's largest hotel chain has committed to growing its all-inclusive portfolio organically. Keep an eye on Latin America and the Caribbean, which will be huge test markets for whether Marriott goes global.

Danni Santana, Skift | 5 years ago

Marriott Plays Catch-Up on All-Inclusives as Rivals Push Into Resorts

Hotels

Don’t Expect Marriott’s Homesharing Business to Compete With Airbnb Just Yet

Marriott took a big leap in launching its own short-term rental business to take on Airbnb. But it's definitely still too early to expect the world's largest hotel chain to challenge on that front.

Danni Santana, Skift | 5 years ago

Don’t Expect Marriott’s Homesharing Business to Compete With Airbnb Just Yet