For today’s pod we look at Airbnb’s aggressive expansion approach, IHG’s good news in the U.S., and Melia’s equally good news ...

Airbnb has further diversified its platform with the launch of Airbnb Services and a revamping of its Airbnb Experiences program. Airbnb Services offers hotel-like amenities across 260 cities ...

4. Expansion Beyond Core Offerings: While details remain limited, Airbnb has signaled its intention to diversify revenue streams by expanding into adjacent travel and hospitality segments.

And Airbnb’s recent push into experiences is seen as a major industry move that could enhance the appeal of short-term rentals. Corporate travel buyers and financial leaders are under pressure ...

Reduced inbound international travel, along with volatility in business ... projections for companies in the sector and downgraded Airbnb Inc.’s stock to sell from hold. Scholes turned bearish ...

Airbnb's anti-party defenses are part of a broader set of tools and policies designed to "promote responsible travel" and "help hosts safeguard their spaces" in the U.S, and around the world ...

Airbnb is at the centre of a legal battle over alleged corporate support for Israel’s expanding presence in the West Bank ...

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, Airbnb is once again deploying its anti-party technology across the U.S., sending a clear message to would-be troublemakers: not on our watch. The platform ...

Spain is sick and tired of Airbnb. In a recent decision, the country’s Consumer Rights Ministry found that tens of thousands of holiday listings on the platform violated its rules. The ministry ...

Spain, Italy, Portugal attract large number of tourists yearly. However, protesters claimed that there is over-tourism.

Activists against overtourism are planning protests across Spain, Portugal, and Italy on Sunday, with one group urging people ...

In Texas alone, Airbnb says it has helped generate about $7.5 billion in 2024. Additionally, the report found: The report goes on to say how the average guest in the state spent an additional $780 ...