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In The Big Chair - Brian Chesky of Airbnb

By Jill Menze | February 27, 2018

The three co-founders started Airbnb with an air mattress in their apartment. Now, the 36-year-old CEO... Read More

News / Distribution

Emirates Vacations digs into intent using chatbot ads

By Linda Fox | February 27, 2018

Emirates Vacations has partnered with Wayblazer for the launch of a AI-powered chatbot that... Read More

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Flight tests look promising for launch of flying taxi services

By Marisa Garcia | February 27, 2018

The Vahana AlphaOne, an electric, autonomous flying taxi, has now experienced its first flight. This... Read More

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Airbnb exec takes key role at Booking.com

By Kevin May | February 26, 2018

Booking.com will take an apparent fight it now faces with Airbnb head-on after hiring one of the... Read More

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Podcast: Travel Impact Alliance's Kelly Louise talks global community building and sustainable travel

By Nick Vivion | February 26, 2018

It's not easy to find a common thread that can quickly unite a global community. Kelly Louise found... Read More

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Booking.com first as Google rates UK travel sites on mobile friendliness

By Linda Fox | February 25, 2018

Google has rated Booking.com, followed by Kayak, eDreams and Lastminute, as the most mobile-friendly... Read More

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Airbnb wants Experiences in 1,000 destinations, expands activities

By Jill Menze | February 23, 2018

Following news of updates to its core Homes category, Airbnb has announced expansion of its fledgling... Read More

News / Startups

KKday raises $10.5M to expand tours and activities platform

By Mitra Sorrells | February 23, 2018

Taiwan-based experiences distributor KKday has secured $10.5 million in funding to expand its service... Read More

News / Distribution

Airbnb Experiences pushes for profitability with expansion into live events

By Nick Vivion | February 23, 2018

Today, Airbnb announced a notable expansion of its Experiences product: Concerts. Travelers, as well... Read More

News / Online

Interview: Airbnb CEO says it's now "100%" battling online travel agencies

By Jill Menze | February 23, 2018

Airbnb views itself going all-in with a plan to compete with the giants of the accommodation world -... Read More

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