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My take on Chesky: Handling of layoffs proves empathy belongs anywhere
Reading Time: 11 minutesUS: Three months ago, Airbnb had more than three million hosts and seven million listings worldwide. CEO and co-founder, Brian Chesky, stood on the cusp of taking the company public. The San Francisco-based startup that launched in 2008 as a “couch surfing” letting service [AirBed and Breakfast] has since expanded into a travel behemoth that […]
Rentals United publishes research on shifts in rental distribution
Reading Time: 2 minutesBarcelona: Channel management solution in the vacation rental industry, Rentals United, has published research on shifts in short-term rental distribution in 2020. The Getting Bookings in 2020: The Advanced Guide 40-page eBook contains “comprehensive” research on recovery tactics and processes for the short-term rental industry According to Rentals United, property managers can gain expert advice on […]
Vacation rental domestic bookings resurge in New Zealand
Reading Time: 2 minutesNew Zealand: Data from Airbnb suggests that New Zealand has seen a resurgence in short-term rental bookings this month. Between 9-16 May, domestic bookings through the site saw a sharp rise on previous weeks as the country moved into the second week of Level 2 restrictions which are starting to permit some domestic travel. Airbnb […]
Airbnb to offer virtual Experiences for people with accessibility needs
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Airbnb is growing out its Experiences program once again by launching 20 new virtual activities aimed at those members of its guest community who have accessibility needs. The newly-launched 20 activities, ranging in cost from $9 to $40 per person, are not solely aimed at people who have disabilities themselves but are also aiming […]