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Vacation nightmare! Sonder guests left stranded as hotel firm abruptly went out of business after Marriott fallout

Vacation nightmare! Guests who checked in with Marriott hotels were left stranded, as the licensing deal with the rental company Sonder was terminated. Here's what people experienced.

2 min read12 Nov 2025
News

At 26, Redditor boasts of leaving 9-to-5 job for homestay business with Airbnb, claims earnings almost doubled

A Reddit user shares his success story of running homestays business in Rajasthan. He claimed that he left his stable job to take up this new venture to be able to travel more.

2 min read3 Nov 2025
Global

Should you trust that five-star rating on Airbnb?

How to make sense of online customer reviews

3 min read14 Oct 2025
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US influencer slapped with $10,000 fine for taking selfie at California's ‘invisible house'

The influencer also criticised the high-priced rental, saying the serene appearance didn't match the experience.

1 min read18 Sep 2025
Technology

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says AI chatbots like GPT and Perplexity are not the ‘new Google': Here's why

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky cautioned investors that AI chatbots are not yet a replacement for Google, as they are still developing and need time to evolve.

2 min read8 Aug 2025
Companies

Can Airbnb redefine travel again?

Airbnb wants to become the everything app for travel, but the economics of travel experiences are tougher.

4 min read25 Jul 2025
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He revolutionized travel. Can Airbnb's founder redesign your entire life?

Brian Chesky is hoping to take the company to new heights with a major rebrand. “Basically,” he says, “it's the Airbnb of anything.”

16 min read14 May 2025
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Airbnb Gives Soft Outlook on ‘Signs of Slowing Demand' From US

Airbnb Inc. gave a disappointing outlook for a third consecutive quarter as it warned of slowing demand from US travelers — a sign that momentum in travel spending will continue to taper off even during the peak summer season.

3 min read7 Aug 2024
Money

Is booking an Airbnb rather than hotels cheaper for you always?

It is less expensive than a hotel room and beneficial if you stay for longer periods or share it with a group.

5 min read23 Oct 2023
Money

Why more homeowners are opting for an Airbnb listing over renting

It offers people a handsome monthly income stream that is significantly higher than a standard rental yield.

7 min read29 Aug 2023