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Airbnb plans to use AI, including its GamePlanner acquisition, to create the ‘ultimate concierge’

In November, Airbnb acquired a stealth AI firm launched by Siri’s co-founder, called GamePlanner.AI. The deal valued the secretive startup at around $200 million, according to reports. Though the hosting company didn’t telegraph its plans for GamePl...

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Airbnb plans to use AI, including its GamePlanner acquisition, to create the ‘ultimate concierge’14 February 2024techcrunch.comShort Term Rental (STR)
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Hospitable becomes the first STR PMS to grant third-party tech tools access to OTAs without an integration

Vacation rental software provider Hospitable has announced the launch of Hospitable Connect, making it the first PMS in the world to provide third-party tech platforms with direct access to online travel agents (OTAs) without an integration.Powered ...

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Hospitable becomes the first STR PMS to grant third-party tech tools access to OTAs without an integration14 February 2024HospitableShort Term Rental (STR)
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Four months later: An update on New York City’s short-term rental rules

Four months after New York City’s restrictive short-term rental rules went into effect, a new analysis of publicly available data reveals no discernible improvement in rental prices or housing inventory in the city. Key findings include:

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Four months later: An update on New York City’s short-term rental rules19 January 2024AirbnbShort Term Rental (STR)
Four months later: An update on New York City’s short-term rental rules
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New survey finds strict short-term rental rules deter visitors to NYC

Three months after Local Law 18 went into effect to regulate short-term rentals, a survey of travelers found people are less likely to travel to New York City once they are made aware of the new restrictive rules.

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New survey finds strict short-term rental rules deter visitors to NYC11 December 2023AirbnbShort Term Rental (STR)
New survey finds strict short-term rental rules deter visitors to NYC
Elves wanted: Spend the holidays at Santa’s Official Post Office, now on Airbnb
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Elves wanted: Spend the holidays at Santa’s Official Post Office, now on Airbnb

Santa’s Official Post Office1 in Rovaniemi, Finland, is expected to receive over 30,000 letters daily from children and adults around the world this year. In a bid to attract novice elves, a magical cabin stay has been listed on Airbnb for guests – ...

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Elves wanted: Spend the holidays at Santa’s Official Post Office, now on Airbnb11 December 2023AirbnbShort Term Rental (STR)
Elves wanted: Spend the holidays at Santa’s Official Post Office, now on Airbnb