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Airbnb Ties Employee Bonuses to Guest Safety

SAN FRANCISCO—Gearing up for its planned initial public offering (IPO) next year, Airbnb has revealed that it’s updating its corporate governance and compensation, tying employee
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Domio Raises $100M in Series B Funding to Accelerate Growth

NEW YORK—Technology-powered apartment-hotel brand Domio has raised $100 million in Series B funding (an even combination of equity and debt). The equity round was
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Airbnb Bans Party Houses, Unveils Trust Initiatives

NATIONAL REPORT—Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky is rolling out plans to “stop unauthorized parties before they start,” following a deadly shooting at an Airbnb rental
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Airbnb Acquires Urbandoor

SAN FRANCISCO—Airbnb has acquired Urbandoor, a global online marketplace where professionals can find furnished and serviced apartments for extended business trips, relocations and other
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Marriott Launches Global Home Rental Concept

BETHESDA, MD—Marriott International has revealed Homes & Villas by Marriott International, a home rental initiative with 2,000 premium and luxury homes located in more
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Airbnb Further Expands Its Reach Into the Workplace

NATIONAL REPORT—Airbnb for Work is expanding its reach further into the workplace with new experiences and services for companies and their employees. According to
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AHLA Applauds San Diego, Boston Mayors for Reining in Short-Term Rentals

WASHINGTON—AHLA president and CEO Katherine Lugar has recently applauded two mayors for their continued efforts on reining in short-term rentals. San Diego Mayor Kevin
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Why Are Travelers Open to Alternative Accommodations?

NEW YORK—As Airbnb expands its efforts to capture market share in the hospitality segment, the game appears to be changing rapidly and other vacation
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