Airbnb ventures into “Adventures”
Worldwide: Airbnb has launched the latest vertical of its growing business in travel experiences, known as “Airbnb Adventures” to complement
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OyoLife ties up with major real estate companies
Japan: Japanese short-term rental marketplace OyoLife.co.jp has announced it has tied up with 11 major real estate companies to drive
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Airbnb reports 61 per cent guest arrival growth in Phuket
Thailand: Airbnb has reported that guest arrivals in Phuket went up to 320,000 in 2018, representing a 61 per cent
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Airbnb unveils ‘That’s Why We Airbnb’ campaign
Worldwide: Airbnb has announced the launch of its latest marketing campaign ‘That’s Why We Airbnb’. The campaign will follow the
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Grottole set to welcome Airbnb sabbatical volunteers
Italy: The small Italian village of Grottole is preparing to host five volunteers chosen by Airbnb to become temporary residents
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Frontdesk partners with TransUnion’s screening business
US: Milwaukee-based company Frontdesk has partnered with TransUnion Rental Screening Solutions to help perform FCRA-compliant background screenings for each stay,
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StayList begins system collaboration with AsiaYo
Japan: Vacation rental bulk search service StayList Inc. has started system collaboration with Taiwanese accommodation booking site AsiaYo. AsiaYo’s platform
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Rakuten Lifull Stay connects VacationStay with Beds24
Tokyo: Vacation rental service provider Rakuten Lifull Stay has announced its vacation rental and accommodation booking site VacationStay has partnered
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Generation Alpha playing increasing role in travel decisions
Worldwide: Though travel marketers often talk about appealing to millennial / Gen Z consumers, new research by Expedia suggests the
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Airbnb partners with the Centre for Internet Safety
Australia: Airbnb has announced a partnership with the Centre for Internet Safety to help hosts and guests stay safe online
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