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Until the judge rules, there is going to be a great deal of activity from Airbnb's PR team, as well as its 'grassroots' group, Peers.
Jason Clampet, Skift | 10 years ago
These new terms are out there to get Airbnb ready to go legit. But there's still much work to do, including making hosts feel comfortable as the service goes mainstream.
The $500 million funding round may not be enough to achieve all the services Airbnb wants to add to its arsenal, but will still give it a lot of firepower to start on a slew of them. Some of the services it wants to add will compete directly with other sharing economy services.
Rafat Ali, Skift | 10 years ago
Airbnb's ambitions listed here are a huge task and with its funding and right management, it may just have a chance at becoming the global leisure and hospitality brand for the millennial generation.
Rafat Ali and Jason Clampet, Skift | 10 years ago
Ground Transport
The GQ story is an excellent first-person take on what's cool about Uber, and what's simply curious.
We're looking forward to the end of March, when Airbnb and the New York State Attorney General square off in court.
Airbnb is in an interesting position: These super hosts provide a good experience to guests, but they present problems when it comes to local regulations and the brand's sharing-economy-is-good-for-little-guy narrative.
Airbnb's business in New York is a fascinating look at how the sharing economy has evolved, as well as the challenges that remain ahead of it.
The sharing economy may be a threat to traditional players, but it also provides a blueprint for future success.
Vincent Trivett, Skift | 10 years ago
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By offering full-service support, local contacts, insider access and members' club privileges, Oasis Collections is introducing the sharing economy to a new market of international travelers.
Greg Oates, Skift | 10 years ago
