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12 Menu Items from Airbnb’s Cafeteria That Reveal an Appetite for Disruption

Airbnb's real innovation? The office cafeteria.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 10 years ago

Hotels

The Vacation Rental Concept That Gives Owners Professional Help

Long-term rentals to property managers are yet another iteration in the vacation rental industry made possible by online platforms. The startup's current grassroots efforts will lead the way to greater expansion in the U.S. and abroad.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Hotels

Airbnb Vs. New York City Hearing Ends Without Ruling From Judge

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

Hotels

Airbnb’s Settlement Talks with New York State Fall Apart, Court Case to Continue

Airbnb's combative tone speaks to the severity of the issue for the sharing brand.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 10 years ago

Hotels

Airbnb’s New Terms of Service Are About Taxes, Law Breaking and Evictions

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.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 10 years ago

Hotels

Airbnb’s Newest Plan for Gaining Legitimacy in New York City: Pay $21 Million in Taxes

Once Airbnb figures out taxes, it may have a leg to stand on as it argues for a repeal of the laws that make two thirds of its NYC rentals illegal -- taxes or not. Then there are the leases, landlords, and condo boards to deal with.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Hotels

The 4 Public Companies That List Airbnb as a Competitor in SEC Filings

The big hotel chains may not yet mention Airbnb in their SEC filings, but you can be certain they are aware of Airbnb's growth and funding, and likely are lobbying for authorities to clamp down on the peer-to-peer sector.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

Hotels

6 Hospitality Trends We Tracked at Skift This Week

Jason Clampet, Skift | 10 years ago

Hotels

How Much Is an Airbnb Listing Really Worth?

For a company with few physical assets, Airbnb demands a high value for its listings. But this value reveals more about how the lodging economy is evolving more than it tells us about what the sharing economy leader is really worth.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 10 years ago

Hotels

Airbnb’s Plans to Use Its New Funding Are Hidden in Its Latest Trademark Filing

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