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May 2nd 11:00 – 12:00hrs BST – Should the extended-stay sector be wary of Airbnb?

Hosted by SAN editor – living, George Sell. Sponsored by Urban Rest. Airbnb’s rise as a popular accommodation choice has introduced a layer of competition for the extended-stay sector, particularly with the company’s recent focus on longer stays. Whilst Airbnb is often not included in travel management or relocation programs, many
Urban Living News

Airbnb valuation hits $100 billion after IPO

US: Airbnb has achieved a post-initial public offering [IPO] valuation of circa US$100 billion, marking a huge rise from the $47 billion at the IPO offering price and the $42 billion figure that was initially forecasted earlier this week.
Industry News

Domio co-founders resign following Airbnb investigation

US: Aparthotel brand Domio cofounders Jay Roberts [CEO] and Adrian Lam [chief strategy officer] have resigned with immediate effect, following an investigation by Airbnb over alleged malpractice and violation of its trust and safety standards.
Industry News

Airbnb bars Domio accounts over standard violation allegations

US: Short-term rental and aparthotel hospitality brand, Domio, has been accused of allegedly violating Airbnb’s trust and safety standards, which have prompted Airbnb to suspend the startup’s host accounts and listings for the foreseeable future.
Features

What next for Airbnb?

The effects of the coronavirus pandemic have been felt keenly across the hospitality sector, but nowhere more so than at Airbnb. SAN editor George Sell looks at how it has been affected and the potential implications for the serviced apartment sector. Up until March this year, things were going swimmingly
Industry News

Airbnb sues Hernandez over Niido deal

US: Airbnb has filed a lawsuit against NGD Homesharing and its CEO Harvey Hernandez, claiming it stole funds and made unauthorised loans to other companies.