Airbnb to go public at last, and at loss
The 2008 startup that disrupted the lodging industry will enter the stock market in December despite recurring losses.
Lodging
New 'bed in a box' champion?
An Australian micro-hotel chain features tiny rooms paired with big public spaces
Now: A Swiss Army knife for vacation rental
VacationHomeRents is a new aggregator that aims to do for short-term rentals what sites like Kayak or Momondo do for airfare.
Airbnb trying fee structure shift
In Europe, for 'professional hosts,' Airbnb is shifting fees from renter to host.
Oct. 14, 2020: Big Idaho Potalo Hotel, Boise, Idaho
Samantha pays a visit to Idaho's most unique hotel, a symbol of the state itself.
Airbnb: Guests and Hosts must mask
Airbnb is requiring masks when guests and hosts meet, and is making a voluntary enhanced cleaning system mandatory.
Airbnb: No tricks, no treats allowed
Airbnb extends its no-party rules to canceling some reservations that might be for Halloween celebrations
Dublin hotels push locals to 'Dubcation'
With Dublin off-limits again to out-of-town travelers, its hotels are turning to 'Dubcations' to lure locals in.
22 Cities ask EU action on Airbnb
A coalition of European cities hopes the EU will force vacation rental companies to cooperate with local regulation.
Airbnb fights Dutch for double fees
Dutch courts ruled Airbnb couldn't collect from host and renter; now Airbnb is suing the suers.
Amsterdam: Airbnb licenses going slowly
New rules for short-term rentals in the Netherlands have kicked in, but they are off to a slow start as tourism lags.
IHG loses 103 hotels to Sonesta
A major hotel owner is switching brands on a big chunk of its holdings.
Hotel turns pool into fish farm
A shuttered resort hotel in India has turned its oversize swimming pool into a temporary fish farm, hoping to replace some of its lost revenues.
Airbnb puts kibosh on all parties
Airbnb limits occupancy to 16 and says no to hosting parties or events anywhere.
Dreaming Around the World, Part II
Seduced initially by the public faces of our destinations, it’s the private spaces that remain most vivid in PortMoresby’s memory.