Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Urges Parisians to Rent Out Homes During Olympics

The answer to the question “Which is doing better – hotels or short-term rentals?” is “depends on whom you ask and when.”

When Delta decided to revamp its wine lists recently—across main cabin international and higher-fare classes—the airline couldn’t just sip and spit its way to a new drinks menu. For one thing, wines don’t taste the same when you’re 35,000 feet off the ground.

This as-told-to story is based on a conversation with Hallie Bradley, the 39-year-old founder of the travel site The Soul of Seoul. She shares what she's learned after living in Seoul, South Korea since 2006. It's been edited for length and clarity. 

Lepogo Lodges, situated in South Africa’s Limpopo Province, is one of Africa’s few entirely non-for-profit safari lodges. Lepogo Lodges has proudly announced the successful reintroduction of cheetahs and buffalo into the Lapalala Wilderness Reserve. Blending opulent luxury with an immersive appreciation of the African wilderness, Lepogo Lodges provides an exceptional safari encounter where the awe-inspiring "magnificent seven" freely roam.

The mayor of Tokyo's busy Shibuya shopping and entertainment district is asking Halloween celebrants not to visit.

Is Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky hinting at long-term rentals when he said to expect what could be “the biggest update to Airbnb ever?” 

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky last week discussed the hot topic of cleaning fees, primarily as it relates to the short-term rental company’s plans to move toward upfront pricing.

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says that visiting — and living in — New York City will be more expensive after the Big Apple passed new regulations for booking vacation rentals.

Good morning from Skift. It’s Tuesday, October 3. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Many people assume that hotel operators and short-term rental managers are fighting for the same customers. But they’re not, said executives at last week’s Skift Global Forum 2023. Hotels tend to attract guests with different needs than short-term rentals do, the industry leaders argued.

The head of Airbnb, the world's largest vacation rental platform, issued a warning to travelers considering a trip to New York City over the next year.

It's October, which means the leaves are changing, giant skeletons are taking over suburban lawns and people are apple-picking pretty much anywhere an apple grows.