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41 stories · Wed, 29 Jul 2026 – Fri, 6 Nov 2026

Wed, 29 Jul 2026

  1. Jay Carney to Exit Airbnb, Lime Veteran Appointed Policy Chief

    Airbnb is shaking up its executive leadership by appointing former Lime Chief Business Officer David Spielfogel as Global Head of Public Policy, succeeding Jay Carney while splitting policy and communications functions.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026

  1. Airbnb’s Next Act: Tickets, Then a Wallet

    Airbnb is hiring senior leaders to build a standalone ticketing business and a guest wallet as part of its next major expansion.

Fri, 7 Aug 2026

  1. Airbnb Outpaces Rivals in Growth as Artificial Intelligence Accelerates Product Launches

    Airbnb CEO highlights how artificial intelligence drastically cuts down product development timelines, driving strong second-quarter bookings that outpace Expedia and Booking.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026

  1. Inside GetYourGuide’s Sixteen-Year Road to Profit

    An exclusive look at the financial journey and milestones behind GetYourGuide's path to profitability.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026

  1. More Travel Leaders Join the Skift Global Forum 2026 Stage

    The global travel conference announces its second wave of high-profile speakers to discuss key industry strategies and capital allocation.

  2. Airbnb Partners With Tripadvisor Experiences, Drops Build-Your-Own Strategy

    Airbnb shifts its strategy by partnering with Tripadvisor to offer Viator tours on its platform later this year.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026

  1. Inside the Airbnb and CarTrawler Partnership After 1 Month

    An update on the Airbnb and CarTrawler partnership reveals 500 daily bookings across five markets, data-sharing concerns, and Expedia acquisition stakes.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026

  1. Airbnb Quietly Rebuilds Marketing Engine After Pandemic Cuts

    SEC filings reveal Airbnb grew brand and performance marketing by 32% in the first half of 2026, reversing pandemic-era spending cuts.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026

  1. Startup Business Pitfalls: From Product to Customers

    Discover startup lessons from Y Combinator and Airbnb on launching an MVP quickly, doing manual work first, and interviewing customers using The Mom Test principles.

  2. Travel Industry Starts Measuring AI's Economic Worth

    Major travel companies are separating high-ROI AI tools from unbaked tech, with Airbnb and Booking posting measurable gains.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026

  1. Viator Updated Agreement Formalizes Tour Pricing Shift

    Viator's August 2026 supplier agreement allows OTA partners, airlines, and platforms like Airbnb to set final retail tour prices.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026

  1. Wall Street Is Starting to Believe Airbnb’s Growth Story

    Bernstein analysts report Airbnb's growth is structural rather than transitory, pointing to five consecutive quarters above 10%.

  2. PE Money Is Coming for STR: New StayTerra CEO Explains Strategy

    StayTerra CEO Amy Kothari breaks down private equity's short-term rental rollup strategy, alongside major shifts at Airbnb and Expedia.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026

  1. VayKLife Acquires Xplorie to Boost Guest Experience Platform

    VayKLife merges physical gear with local activities following its Xplorie acquisition, helping vacation rental managers stand out against AI.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026

  1. GMH Hotels: Harry Styles Is Moving Hotel Markets

    Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk break down Labor Day travel data and analyze how Harry Styles' New York residency is boosting local hotel demand.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026

  1. Airbnb Tests Lower Host Fees for Direct Booking Links

    Airbnb is piloting direct booking links that reduce host service fees to 6%-10% for self-sourced guests while keeping bookings on the platform.

Wed, 2 Sept 2026

  1. AirDNA Adapt 2026: Dynamic Pricing Tool Launched

    AirDNA has launched AirDNA Adapt, a $20-per-listing revenue management and dynamic pricing tool designed to simplify short-term rental pricing.

Fri, 4 Sept 2026

  1. Short-Term Rental Model for Shrinking Places and Vacancies

    Exploring how shrinking regions in Japan, Italy, and Germany use scattered hotels to tackle structural housing vacancies.

Sat, 5 Sept 2026

  1. EU Prepares New Law to Support Cities' Short-Term Rentals Crackdown

    The European Union is drafting a new law under the Affordable Housing Act to help local authorities restrict short-term rentals amidst a housing crisis.

Wed, 9 Sept 2026

  1. Google Strips Out EU Travel Search Features to Avoid Fines

    Google scales back travel search features in Europe and removes vacation rentals to comply with DMA antitrust regulations.

Thu, 10 Sept 2026

  1. Skift Global Forum 2026: Five Industry Decisions

    Key insights from Skift Global Forum 2026 covering travel industry shifts, AI adoption in bookings, premium cabin demand, and cost pressures.

Mon, 21 Sept 2026

  1. Uber and Airbnb Expansion Into Hotels Analyzed by Skift

    An analysis of how Uber leverages user frequency via Expedia infrastructure and Airbnb scales hotels while facing cannibalization risks.

Wed, 23 Sept 2026

  1. Sponsored Listings Spread as AI Agents Threaten Travel OTAs

    Vrbo and Airbnb expand paid placement ads while AI agents like Instinct and Muse challenge traditional online travel booking habits.

Thu, 24 Sept 2026

  1. Brian Chesky Commits to Launching an AI Agent in 2027

    Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky announced at Skift Global Forum 2026 that the company will launch its proprietary AI agent in 2027 with a rich interface.

Mon, 28 Sept 2026

  1. Brian Chesky Details Airbnb Experiences Growth in Paris

    Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky highlights 6x year-over-year growth in Paris driven by locals booking experiences, with expansion planned for New York.

Tue, 29 Sept 2026

  1. Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Open to Listing Hotels and Flights

    Speaking at Skift Global Forum 2026, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky walked back his anti-hotel stance, stating he is open to adding brands like Hilton and Marriott.

  2. Uber Expands to Vacation Rentals as Airbnb Preps AI Agent

    Uber plans to integrate vacation rentals via Expedia, while Airbnb commits to launching its AI agent in 2027 as AI transforms travel booking trends.

Wed, 30 Sept 2026

  1. Vrbo 2026: Host Commission Doubles to 12% Starting October 29

    Expedia Group's Vrbo moves all hosts to a flat 12% commission rate on October 29, 2026, while sharply reducing guest service fees.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026

  1. Why Non-Travel Giants Are Giving 10% Back on Hotels

    Explore how Uber, Robinhood, and Airbnb use 10% hotel rewards to lock in users, backed by insights from industry leaders at Skift Global Forum.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026

  1. Airbnb limits chores for guests, sparking backlash

    Airbnb updates policy starting November 20, 2026, banning hosts from forcing guests to strip beds, wash dishes, do laundry, or take out trash.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026

  1. What the Amex Travel-Airbnb Deal Means for Expedia

    Airbnb secures an exclusive short-term rental partnership with Amex Travel, featuring over 1 million listings while impacting Expedia's Vrbo expansion.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026

  1. Airbnb to Require Temporary Phone Numbers for Large Hosts

    Starting October 30 in the U.S. and Canada, Airbnb introduces temporary phone numbers for privacy, impacting direct bookings and property managers.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026

  1. Airbnb.org Aims for 1 Million Free Nights Funded by Bookings

    Airbnb will direct 10 cents from every homestay booking to Airbnb.org, targeting $500 million in 5 years and expanding medical and crisis support.

  2. Vrbo Launches Reserve Now, Pay Later to Rival Airbnb

    Vrbo introduces a Reserve Now, Pay Later feature allowing travelers to book vacation rentals with no upfront payment, featuring host-friendly terms.

Sun, 1 Nov 2026

  1. Airbnb House Rules Ban Cleaning Chores and Divide Hosts

    New Airbnb rules banning hosts from asking guests to wash dishes and take out trash spark debate among frustrated owners and relieved travelers.

Wed, 4 Nov 2026

  1. Airbnb Pushes LA Election Spending for 2028 Olympics Rules

    Airbnb invests over $12M in LA politics to back Mayor Karen Bass and push for temporary short-term rental rules for the 2028 Olympics.

Fri, 6 Nov 2026

  1. Airbnb to Launch AI Travel Agent in First Half of 2027

    Airbnb plans to launch its consumer AI travel agent in the first half of 2027, alongside reporting a Q3 revenue jump of 19% to $4.87 billion.

  2. Airbnb CEO: Specialized AI Agents Will Handle All Travel Verticals

    Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky announced plans during the Q3 earnings call to develop specialized AI agents for native bookings across all travel verticals by the first half of 2027.

  3. Airbnb-Backed Candidates Lose in Los Angeles Mayoral Race

    Nithya Raman is projected to win the Los Angeles mayoral race, dealing a setback to Airbnb's push to loosen short-term rental rules ahead of the 2028 Olympics.

  4. Brian Chesky Lessons: Great Founder, Struggling CEO at Airbnb

    Discover how Airbnb went public at a hundred-billion-dollar valuation during COVID-19 and why Brian Chesky advocates for Founder Mode.

  5. Airbnb Third-Quarter Revenue Jumps 19% in Fastest Growth

    Airbnb reported a 19% jump in third-quarter revenue to $4.9 billion, outpacing Expedia and Booking Holdings in its fastest growth in three years.

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