You Can Now Book Chefs, Makeup Artists, and Catering Through Airbnb
Airbnb just made opting for a homestay on your next trip a lot more appealing. With the launch of its new Services offering, the brand has made it much easier for guests to combine the privacy of an Airbnb stay with the amenities of a hotel—without even needing to don
“Twilight” Fans, Bella Swan’s House Is Bookable on Airbnb
It’s 2008, you’re wearing your favorite pair of straight-leg jeans, a bowling T-shirt, and distressed sneakers. It’s your first day of school in Forks, Washington, and you already have plenty of new friends. The one thing you can’t figure out is why that boy in science class despises you on
Airbnb adds catering, massages, personal training and more in new ‘Services’ business
Airbnb’s 2025 Summer Release has been highly anticipated thanks to the long-awaited, much discussed relaunch of the company’s Experiences vertical. Today, on the heels of mixed first quarter financial results, the short-term rental giant did officially relaunch Experiences, along with another new vertical, Airbnb Services, and a new mobile application
Amid “uncertain” times, Airbnb reports mixed financial results
As the travel industry faces unease due to economic and political concerns prompting shifts in global perception, Airbnb saw mixed results in the first quarter of 2025. The short-term rental giant saw a rise in revenue in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. It
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Here’s our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. Guesty, Airbnb Property management platform Guesty has launched its Quality Dashboard that provides Airbnb property managers with real-time insights to enhance listing performance and guest satisfaction. The tool aggregates key Airbnb metrics like
My Favorite Airbnb: A Charming Artist’s Home in São Paulo, Brazil
Artist’s apartment in the heart of Jardins In 2007, I spent an epic month traveling around South America, a journey as remarkable for what I did experience (Peru, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay) as for what I didn’t: Brazil. The country is so large, so culturally dynamic, it just didn’t feel right
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PhocusWire’s weekly travel tech news briefs: HotelTonight, Airbnb, WTTC, NextTrip and more…
Here’s our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. HotelTonight introduces Airbnb discount Airbnb is offering its first discount program through collaboration with its brand HotelTonight, which it acquired in 2019. Travelers from the United States and United Kingdom that book a
HotelTonight just launched a new perk: 10% back in Airbnb credits
For years, HotelTonight has been a great resource for travelers looking to score savings on last-minute stays, particularly at boutique hotels that might not be part of a traditional loyalty program like Hilton Honors or World of Hyatt. The Airbnb-owned hotel booking platform also has its own version of a
Airbnb solicits new Experiences with new details of what it will offer in upcoming relaunch
The secrecy surrounding the official relaunch of Airbnb’s Experiences product is starting to lift. In a sponsored post Tuesday in the email newsletter of tours and activities media and events brand Arival, the short-term rental giant called for operators, guides and experience providers to complete a form showing their interest to
My Favorite Airbnb: A Modern Architectural Gem in Venice Beach
Architectural gem in Venice Beach Picking an Airbnb from the famed sprawl of Los Angeles was no easy task: Did I want a mountain retreat in Topanga, a Malibu beach bungalow with ocean views, or a West Hollywood apartment close to the action on Sunset Strip? It would be my
