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.

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb CEO: Co-Host Initiative Is an ‘Alternative’ to Property Management Companies

Turf wars between individual and professional hosts on Airbnb have been long-standing. Chesky isn't making friends with professional hosts when touting Airbnb's co-hosting network as a way to replace them.

Dennis Schaal | 1 week ago

Short-Term Rentals

Short-Term Rental Headwinds: U.S. Supply Growth Is Slowing

The U.S. vacation and short-term rental market has seen its supply growth rate drop in half over two years. It's like watching a sprinter decide to take up power walking.

Sean O'Neill | 4 weeks ago

Podcasts

Hotels’ Optimism, Airbnb’s Matchmaking and United’s Earnings

Today's podcast looks at cautious optimism in U.S. hospitality, Airbnb's new-and-improved co-host network, and United's third quarter boost.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 weeks ago

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Launches Host and Co-Host Matchmaker Service

Airbnb's expanded co-hosting service aims to make it easier for hosts to manage their homes, and to increase supply in the process.

Dennis Schaal | 4 weeks ago

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Bets Big on Domestic Travel in Japan with New Marketing Push

Airbnb is going after Japan's domestic travelers, the largest part of the country's travel market. But it will take time to crack it.

Dennis Schaal | 1 month ago

Online Travel

Airbnb, Booking and Expedia: Expect More Stock Buybacks, Not Much M&A in 2025

Slow growth and not much merger and acquisition activity. Welcome to online travel's not "terribly exciting" period, according to BTIG.

Dennis Schaal | 1 month ago

Podcasts

Big Impact Conversations from Skift Global Forum 2024 – Skift Travel Podcast

Travel industry leaders spoke at the recent Skift Global Forum. Here are the highlights.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Tourism

Mumbai Hotels Ready to Profit From Coldplay’s India Concerts – India Report

The Coldplay concerts have fans from all over India scrambling to get tickets - reselling is rampant and at exorbitant prices. And now, booking hotels is getting more expensive for the fans, as well.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 months ago

Startups

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky: ‘I Never Called it Founder Mode’

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky gave a talk that led to some controversy in Silicon Valley. He clarified his thoughts in one area and doubled down in another.

Justin Dawes | 2 months ago

Podcasts

Airbnb’s Growth Strategy, Las Vegas’ Sports Tourism and Dubai’s Rebrand

Today's podcast looks at Airbnb's non-short-term rental plans, Las Vegas' sporting event goals, and Dubai's departure from luxury tourism.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago