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Airbnb Takes Exclusive Vacation Rental Role at Amex Travel, Entering Expedia B2B Channel
Airbnb has become the exclusive vacation rental partner for American Express Travel, adding more than 1 million listings to a new Homes tab on AmexTravel.com and the Amex Travel app.
Airbnb Moves to Revive Luxe Program for High-End Homes
Airbnb plans to restart a luxury accommodations push that the pandemic halted in 2020, with CEO Brian Chesky telling hosts at an invitation-only summit in San Francisco that the company intends to rebuild and grow the program.
Uber to Add Vacation Rentals via Expedia as Airbnb Sets 2027 AI Agent Debut
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi confirmed the company will add vacation rental content through its Expedia Group integration, while Airbnb's Brian Chesky pledged on stage to launch an AI agent in 2027.
Airbnb's Chesky Says He's 'Less Religious' About Hotels, Cars and Flights
Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky said he has softened his long-held resistance to mainstream travel offerings, telling a New York conference he could see the platform listing Hilton and Marriott properties "at some point."
Uber and Airbnb Push Into Hotels, Testing Frequency Against Travel Intent
Uber arrives in hotel bookings with a high-frequency daily habit behind it, while Airbnb arrives with travel intent. Their hotel expansion will show which advantage carries further.
EU Set to Move on Short-Term Rental Regulations to Ease Housing Crisis
The European Commission is preparing legislation that would make it easier for cities to restrict short-term rentals like Airbnb, as part of a broader push to alleviate Europe's housing shortage.
Travel’s AI Reckoning: Data, Trust, and ROI Take Center Stage
The travel industry is shifting from AI hype to measurable outcomes, with Google paying $10 million for Spirit Airlines' data and Airbnb reporting real AI-driven savings.
Viator’s Updated Operator Agreement Gives Channel Partners Pricing Control
Viator has updated its global supplier agreement, giving channel partners such as OTAs the right to set retail prices for experiences. The move signals a power shift in tours and activities pricing.
Airbnb Quietly Rebuilds Marketing Engine It Once Dismantled
SEC filings show Airbnb has spent four years reversing the pandemic-era marketing cuts that made it famous, even as it maintains its 90% organic traffic claim.
Airbnb-CarTrawler Car Rental Partnership Takes Shape a Month In
A month after launching in five markets, Airbnb's car-rental tie-up with Ireland-based CarTrawler is operating via a third-party platform, a source says.
Airbnb Adds Car Rentals Through CarTrawler Partnership
Airbnb has launched car rental services in five countries via a partnership with CarTrawler, deepening its transformation into a full-service travel platform.