Airbnb says resistance is futile Airbnb has a message for the politicians who are warring with the company: You’ll come around. The company’s growing popularity among guests and hosts will force politicians in cities such as New York, San Francisco, Barcelona and Berlin to make an effort to find legal common ground with the homestay network. Source: Hotel Marketing Airbnb says resistance is futile
How Uber and Airbnb turned 1,000 customers into 1 million After surpassing 1,000 customers, organic opportunities for the companies to acquire more customers and suppliers in bulk became increasingly rare. So Uber and Airbnb turned to digital marketing as a targeted way to reach new people. Source: Hotel Marketing How Uber and Airbnb turned 1,000 customers into 1 million
Airbnb expands beyond accommodation with the launch of Trips Airbnb unveiled the most significant development in its eight year history as it moves beyond accommodation with the launch of Trips. Trips launches today with three key areas – Experiences, Places and Homes, with Flights and Services to be added in the future. Source: Hotel Marketing Airbnb expands beyond accommodation with the launch of Trips
Airbnb’s threat to hotels is only getting sharper The industry is already experiencing trouble with lower occupancy rates and smaller profits per room, and a new survey from Morgan Stanley points to more problems in the future. The bank’s survey found that Airbnb is presenting an even greater threat to hotels than expected. Source: Hotel Marketing Airbnb’s threat to hotels is only getting sharper