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Online travel giants seeking to mix up marketing channels
By Linda Fox
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August 15, 2023
Online travel giants Booking Holdings, Expedia Group and Airbnb increased marketing investment marginally in Q2 as all strive to make the most of direct channels.
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Could high-end RV parks be the next hot category for lodging?
By Derek Catron
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August 10, 2023
A Texas developer is investing $700 million – with more money in the pipeline – to create a new brand of amenity-rich RV parks suitable for year-round use.
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Airbnb accelerates supply growth, looks to expand beyond core service
By Mitra Sorrells
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August 3, 2023
Airbnb saw its revenue reach $2.5 billion in the second quarter of this year - with more than 115 million nights and experiences booked on the platform.
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Online travel platforms escape digital gatekeeper list
By Linda Fox
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July 4, 2023
The European Commission published the first list of companies that consider themselves potential gatekeepers today.
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Seizing the digital payment opportunity in travel
By Linda Fox
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June 26, 2023
Stripe's global travel lead James Lemon discusses payments evolution and trends in travel in the PhocusWire Studio at Phocuswright Europe 2023.
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Airbnb talks strategy on marketing, travel dispersal, more
By Derek Catron
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June 26, 2023
Airbnb’s Amir Segall shares insights on redistributing tourism and other strategies during a center stage interview at Phocuswright Europe.
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4 key insights from Phocuswright Europe 2023
By Derek Catron
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June 21, 2023
Clearing up a mystery over Airbnb’s marketing spend, balancing interests in the travel experience sector, calling for action on climate — they were all key moments during last week's conference.
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Online travel giants Q1 marketing spending shows wide variance
By Mitra Sorrells
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June 6, 2023
Expedia Group spent the highest percentage of revenue on marketing while Airbnb spent the least and focused on expanding brand awareness and balancing supply and demand.
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Airbnb's Chesky on GPT-4 being right for travel
By Linda Fox
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May 10, 2023
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said he felt the plugin interface was not right for travel but he has high hopes for GPT-4.
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Airbnb bets big on rooms, new checkout, pricing displays
By Mitra Sorrells
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May 3, 2023
Airbnb's latest update includes a relaunch of private rooms with new enhanced host and property details, total price displays and a clear description of checkout chores in the listing.
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Phocuswright Europe 2023: Airbnb on growth and challenges
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April 26, 2023
Airbnb was bullish about 2023 in its recent earnings despite ongoing issues facing the short-term rental segment such as rising inflation and the war in Ukraine.
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Travel startups: End of the boom or beginnings of a renaissance?
By Mike Coletta - Phocuswright
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April 24, 2023
We have entered very difficult territory for fundraising in travel, and the days of easy money are over (at least for now).
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Airbnb pauses new Experiences after predicting growth
By Kathryn Walson
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April 17, 2023
The pause comes a year after CEO Brian Chesky called Airbnb Experiences a “massive, massive opportunity” and a “big area of investment in the coming years.”
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Is Airbnb hurt by its treatment of property managers?
By Steve Milo - Vtrips
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April 14, 2023
Airbnb stock dropped recently after a report that many hosts are marking up prices on its website to encourage guests to book direct and save money.
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Airbnb grows Entrepreneurship Academy
By Linda Fox
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April 6, 2023
The aim of the program is to bring people from diverse and underrepresented communities to host on Airbnb in conjunction with local partners.
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