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Airbnb fights for outbound Chinese travelers

Airbnb is still fighting to grow its footprint in China. The San Francisco-based company has named an existing executive, Hong Ge, as Vice President in charge of its business in […]

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Airbnb response to leaked plans: we fight hotel price gouging

Airbnb responded to the American Hotel and Lodging Associations (AHLA) leaked plans, to combat the home-sharing platform, by releasing their own three-part report. According to the report, consumers have long […]

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Inside the Hotel Industry’s Plan to Combat Airbnb

Last year, Airbnb underwent a rough regulatory patch. The short-term rental company became a Federal Trade Commission target last summer after three senators asked for an investigation into how companies […]

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How Hotels Beat Airbnb by Getting in Bed with Today’s Traveler

Today’s traveler is digitally savvy and wants to be inspired by destinations and authentic experiences throughout the entirety of their travel lifecycle. Airbnb was one of the first to notice […]

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The Sharing Economy: Opportunities for Hoteliers

Attend a hotel conference these days and the issue of the sharing economy is likely to raise its head, in particular competition from short-term rental services via the internet. Airbnb […]

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The Impact of AirBnb on Hotels and Hospitality Industry

The emergence of multi-sided technology platforms, collectively known as the “sharing economy”, has enabled individuals to collaboratively make use of under-utilized inventory via fee-based sharing. Consumers have so far enthusiastically […]

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Friend or Foe? How Airbnb Growth Will Affect the Hotel Industry

The hotel industry is entering a pivotal moment, when conversations about the co-existence of Airbnb and hotels, and the opportunities it can provide, are essential in order for the hotel […]

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In bed with Airbnb: travel distribution in the age of disruption

The continued growth of Airbnb and other short-term vacation rental suppliers continues to be a hot topic for hotels. Among the questions that hoteliers are asking are: How should a […]

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Airbnb takes Trips to Singapore and Bangkok

Following its global debut last November, Airbnb’s tours and activities platform Trips has now made its way into South-east Asia, officially launching in Singapore earlier this week followed by Bangkok […]

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How Much of a Threat Does Airbnb Pose to Traditional Ski Market Hotels?

Valuation professionals specializing in hotels commonly receive questions about the impact of Airbnb’s growing popularity on the established hotel industry. For years, many within the profession shrugged off Airbnb as […]

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