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From Berlin to Barcelona; will Airbnb ruin our cities?
To use the industry jargon, it is the ultimate “disruptor”. Airbnb, the website that allows homeowners around the world to rent out their spare rooms, has had a seismic impact […]
Airbnb: A glimpse into the future
Airbnb has not only changed people’s lives and how they travel, it has also completely transformed the hospitality landscape for good. The hospitality industry is arguably the most active and […]
Boutique hotels appealing for frequent Airbnb travelers
Last year Airbnb disrupted the hospitality industry to the tune of $1 billion, according to an iModerate report. The report found that Airbnb clients skew young and budget-conscious, with a […]
Airbnb vs Hotels: Study Reveals Consumer Preferences
Qualitative study finds boutique properties could help hotels chains bridge the gap with Airbnb Airbnb is growing at an explosive rate and gunning to become a full-blown hospitality brand, putting […]
Airbnb API – Let the disruption really begin
Airbnb‘s founder and CEO Brian Chesky has told the advertising industry’s mega-event in Cannes that the business is “financially secure” and that an API is a possibility. The official Cannes […]
Airbnb And Priceline Fight To Be First Stop In Travel
At first glance, hotel-booking giant Priceline Group and alternative accommodations hub Airbnb may not seem like obvious competitors. But as with all great rivalries, each company needs what the other […]
How hotels can localise their website to compete with Airbnb
The “Live There” campaign from Airbnb reveals an intention to target a new demographic – after traditionally looking to connect with Millennials, it is now marketing to families. The ad […]
3 Things Hotel Marketers Can Learn From Uber
Over the last 10 years, industry disruptors have rocked the business world in ways we’ve never seen before, and leading the charge is disruption’s poster child, Uber. Not only has […]
Airbnb + HotelTonight = new startup Overnight
Need a place to crash last-minute but don’t want to pay for a pricey, cookie-cutter hotel? Overnight can hook you up with a local to stay with right away. Request […]
What Americans Really Think About Airbnb
In less than a decade Airbnb, the San Francisco-based home-sharing platform worth an estimated $25.5 billion, has become one of the biggest disruptors in the travel space. And the industry for whom […]