Breaking news
Airbnb shares rocketed last night as the San Francisco-based company made its long-awaited debut on the US stock market. The technology firm, which allows ‘hosts’ to let out their properties to holidaymakers through a mobile phone app, hit a value of $101.6billion (£75billion) as its shares began trading on the Nasdaq. The exceptional demand from … Read more
Airbnb stock market investors may have to wait more than 12 months before they make a profit, according to new analysis of travel company stocks. The online holiday booking business is due to conduct its initial public offering (IPO) today in one of the most highly anticipated listings in years. It has suffered a difficult … Read more
Price hike fears for Uber and Airbnb customers amid reports Rishi Sunak is planning to impose VAT in a multi-billion-pound tax raid Sunak considering toughening up VAT rules on ‘sharing economy’ businesses Many have grown rapidly in recent years to become hugely successful Treasury is examining ways it could levy VAT on these transactions By Matt … Read more
Brilliant but impoverished, many internet visionaries were camping out in a friend’s spare room when they had their great brainwave. In the case of Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia, billionaire founders of Airbnb, that was the great brainwave. The two former school friends had just moved to San Francisco in 2007 when, unable to pay … Read more
Can you help get the money I paid for a cancelled Ryanair flight back before Christmas? The Holiday Guru resolves coronavirus-related travel issues By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 08:49 GMT, 9 December 2020 | Updated: 08:49 GMT, 9 December 2020 The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. This week, he offers … Read more
It’s the Queen of Kris-mas! Discover how to celebrate Christmas Kardashian-style thanks to an online Airbnb decorating tutorial with Kris Jenner By Ted Thornhill, Mailonline Travel Editor Published: 14:02 GMT, 3 December 2020 | Updated: 14:02 GMT, 3 December 2020 Advertisement This year everyone has the chance to celebrate Christmas Kardashian-style. That’s because Kris Jenner … Read more
Holidaymakers using travel booking sites face ‘serious problems’ over refund policies and hidden fees, a consumer group has claimed. Which? said its survey of nearly 4,900 members indicated that customers are usually better off booking a package deal through a tour operator or going direct to an airline or accommodation provider. Booking sites offer consumers … Read more
Bollywood supercouple Gauri and Shah Rukh Khan open their exquisitely designed New Delhi home on Airbnb Though the power duo now reside in Mumbai, their Delhi home remains ‘a special place of deep nostalgia’ They raised their three children there and continue to use the property when visiting the capital city The couple said: ‘The … Read more
A post-lockdown trip to infinity and beyond: The incredible Toy Story-themed Airbnb with a Woody-style bedroom and dazzling living area Three-bedroom house is located in El Paso, Texas, and according to the listing, can sleep up to eight people Its striking, open-plan living area has images of the characters on the walls and an Etch … Read more
Three YouTube pranksters create the ‘World’s worst Airbnb’ with mattress, bedside table and a lamp in the middle of a field in north London – and STILL receive bookings Odd listing was created by vloggers Rhy Simmons, Jamie Kamaz and Hitchin To their surprise, they received a remarkable amount of interest in the ‘property’ Had … Read more