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Airbnb partners with what3words to support UK staycations
Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: Airbnb and location tech app what3words have announced a collaboration in support of the booming demand for holiday properties in the UK, as Brits look forward to increased freedom following the latest lifting of restrictions. As many Brits look to holiday closer to home this summer, what3words says it is envisaging a travel rebound […]
Airbnb to introduce Community Fund in Edinburgh
Reading Time: 2 minutesScotland: Airbnb is to donate £5 from every booking in Edinburgh to local causes by launching a new Community Fund that the home-sharing platform believes will lead to a “rebalancing” of tourism. The Community Fund has been established in place of an obligatory tourist tax, otherwise known as a ‘transient visitor levy’, following the halting […]
Airbnb unveils top ten trending UK destinations in 2021
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Airbnb has unveiled the top ten trending destinations in the UK, ahead of what is expected to be a bumper summer for staycations with international travel plans still in doubt. The latest list is based on year-on-year search growth of destinations compared to the same time a year ago, in the early stages of […]
Airbnb hires Cupples as Northern Europe GM
Reading Time: 2 minutesEurope: Airbnb has announced the appointment of Amanda Cupples as its new general manager for Northern Europe. Cupples will be responsible for overseeing the region including, UK, Ireland, Netherlands, and the Nordics, leading a strong team to grow the business and support Airbnb’s community of hosts and guests. The home-sharing platform said it was committed […]