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Airbnb is an online platform that connects hosts who want to rent out their homes with guests looking for accommodations. Founded...


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Airbnb is an online platform that connects hosts who want to rent out their homes with guests looking for accommodations. Founded in 2007, it has grown to over 5 million hosts and has facilitated over 1.5 billion guest arrivals worldwide. The platform offers a variety of unique stays and experiences, allowing guests to connect with local communities authentically.

Website
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Size
5001-10,000 employees
Industry
Software Development
Specialities
travel accommodations, collaborative economy, hospitality

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🛍️ Airbnb Product and Pricing News

  • On November 7, 2024, France approved a bill to regulate Airbnb rentals to address affordable housing shortages, despite Airbnb's concerns about the impact on hosts.
  • Airbnb plans to expand its long-term rental business due to increasing regulations on short-term rentals in major European cities.
  • Georgetown will implement a permit system for Airbnb and Vrbo rentals starting November 1 to regulate the short-term rental market.
  • Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky announced plans to diversify revenue by launching two to three new business lines annually, starting with a new host service in October.
  • Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky announced plans to address overtourism through 'redistribution' and hinted at significant developments in Japan while leveraging movie culture to expand into new markets.

  • Luis Cuesta tweeted that a new initiative in Mexico City aims to limit the use of properties for rent through Airbnb.
  • The High Court struck down the EV car tax, raising concerns about the new Airbnb tax by Tim Pallas.
  • Airbnb reported that New York City's strict short-term rental regulations have failed to deliver on their intended outcomes.

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⚔️ Airbnb Alternatives and Competitors

  • Vrbo
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  • Booking.com
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  • Expedia
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  • Plum Guide
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  • Homes & Villas by Marriott
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  • 9flats
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  • Wimdu
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  • TripAdvisor
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  • TUI Villas
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  • TravelStaytion
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  • HomeToGo
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  • Pacaso
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  • Hipcamp
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  • MakeMyTrip
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  • Top Villas
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  • Hopper
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  • HomeAway

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💼 Airbnb Hiring and Layoffs

  • Fannie Boulanger has joined Airbnb as Chief Procurement Officer in the United States, previously serving in a similar role at another company.
  • Airbnb's Chief Technology Officer Aristotle N. Balogh sold $69,900 worth of shares, decreasing his direct ownership by 0.30% to 197,044 units.
  • Airbnb is currently hiring a Policy Lead, Northeast Atlantic in the United States.
  • Airbnb is currently hiring for the position of Policy Lead, Adventure & Rocky Mountains in the United States.
  • Ben Yuhas has joined Airbnb as the Director of Data Science, Martech and Customer Lifecycle in the United States, previously serving as the Director of Ad Measurement Science at Amazon.

  • Airbnb is currently hiring for the position of Marketing Lead in Italy.
  • Airbnb is currently hiring for the position of Strategic Partnerships & Business Development Lead, DACH, CEE & CIS in Germany.
  • Airbnb is currently hiring for the position of Lead, Advanced Analytics, Product in India.

🤖 Airbnb Developer, Integration and Automation News

  • Airbnb partnered with fashion app By Rotation to offer free outfit rentals for destination weddings from August to December 2024.


📈 Airbnb Financials, Fundraising and Valuation News

  • On November 8, 2024, Airbnb's shares fell 4% after narrowly beating third-quarter revenue estimates but missing profit expectations due to heavy marketing expenses in international markets.
  • Airbnb's CEO announced a renewed focus on affordability as critical for future growth, following a 10% revenue increase to $3.7 billion for the quarter ending September 30.
  • Airbnb reported a 10% year-over-year revenue increase to $3.73 billion in Q3 2024, slightly beating expectations, but missed on earnings, causing a 3% drop in after-hours trading.


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