Post by High Priestess on Mar 8, 2019 16:29:30 GMT
This acquisition continues a theme I've been observing...that of Airbnb turning more into a large hotel chain.
www.nytimes.com/2019/03/07/technology/airbnb-hotel-tonight.html
Once they've expanded and become a large hotel chain, offering a variety of hotel stays in private buildings, as well as transportation options, one wonders if they will still want to offer listings in private homes.
Or will they shove us off....
www.nytimes.com/2019/03/07/technology/airbnb-hotel-tonight.html
Brian Chesky Airbnb’s CEO, emphasized the company’s desire to expand into all aspects of travel. “A big part of building an end-to-end travel platform is serving every guest, whether they are planning their trip a year or a day in advance,” he said.
Airbnb, which is valued by private investors at $31 billion, is preparing to go public, though it has not specified a time frame. Ahead of that, it has expanded beyond home stays to appeal to a broader range of travelers. The company now lists boutique hotels, luxury hotels, activities and a hotel-like service called Airbnb Plus. In February, Airbnb hired Fred Reid, former chief executive of Virgin American, to strike more partnerships in the transportation industry.
Airbnb, which is valued by private investors at $31 billion, is preparing to go public, though it has not specified a time frame. Ahead of that, it has expanded beyond home stays to appeal to a broader range of travelers. The company now lists boutique hotels, luxury hotels, activities and a hotel-like service called Airbnb Plus. In February, Airbnb hired Fred Reid, former chief executive of Virgin American, to strike more partnerships in the transportation industry.
Once they've expanded and become a large hotel chain, offering a variety of hotel stays in private buildings, as well as transportation options, one wonders if they will still want to offer listings in private homes.
Or will they shove us off....