Reading Time: < 1 minuteAirbnb formalises its hotel strategy with senior hires and a sharper distribution focus.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Airbnb has named former Generative AI lead at Meta as its CTO while expanding its hotel leadership team with two senior appointments.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBHN editor Eloise Hanson comments on Airbnb’s “aggressive” expansion into hotels. Read more on Boutique Hotel News.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: During the Airbnb analyst call for its Q2 2025 financial results, CEO Brian Chesky said the company will “aggressively” target further expansion into hotels.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Airbnb has expanded beyond accommodation with the launch of Airbnb Services and a full relaunch of its Experiences platform in over 600 cities worldwide.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK / US: Hotel booking app HotelTonight has launched a new benefit allowing users to earn Airbnb credit for every stay booked through its app, as part of its HT Perks loyalty programme.
Reading Time: 4 minutesShort Term Rentalz editor Paul Stevens comments on the potential impact of Uber’s rumoured acquisition of Expedia.
Reading Time: 18 minutesWorldwide: Drawing from the coverage provided by four sector-leading B2B websites, the editorial team at International Hospitality Media [IHM] have once again compiled a list of 25 influential leaders spanning the travel, hospitality and real estate landscape who they believe have a big 12 months ahead of them.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Bigfoot, a new AI-powered tech startup created by Airbnb alumni, helps travellers to plan their weekends by providing local activities and experiences to book.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBHN editor – hospitality Eloise Hanson speaks to Chip Conley, founder of the Modern Elder Academy, about the “crescendo of [his] career” and how Chip is blending his former boutique hotel experience and knowledge with regeneration communities. He also talks about the greatest disruption to travel and the opportunities for the hospitality and living sectors to converge.
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