By KATIE BENNER
Less chatting on the couch; fewer idiosyncratic toiletries in the bath. Pursuing growth, the company promotes consistency among its millions of hosts.
Published: June 16, 2017 at 02:00PM
from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/17/technology/airbnbs-hosts-professional-hotels.html?partner=IFTTT
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By KATIE BENNER
The company agreed to the city’s demand for more information about its hosts, ending one of its most pressing regulatory fights.
Published: April 30, 2017 at 02:00PM
from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/01/technology/airbnb-san-francisco-settle-registration-lawsuit.html?partner=IFTTT
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By KATIE BENNER
Newly obtained documents show how the American Hotel and Lodging Association is taking steps to curb the online short-term rental company.
Published: April 15, 2017 at 02:00PM
from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/16/technology/inside-the-hotel-industrys-plan-to-combat-airbnb.html?partner=IFTTT
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By BRIAN X. CHEN
In the reservation marketplace Airbnb, the designation Superhost is rare and offers some advantages. Here are some ways to achieve it.
Published: January 10, 2017 at 02:00PM
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By KATIE BENNER
Agreements between Airbnb and the city reflect a move by the company to be more conciliatory with local governments, especially after tough regulatory battles globally.
Published: December 6, 2016 at 02:00PM
from NYT Technology http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/07/technology/new-orleans-airbnb-model.html?partner=IFTTT
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By KATIE BENNER
The short-term room rental service settled a lawsuit it had filed over a state law that it said could have deterred hosts and impaired its revenues.
Published: December 2, 2016 at 02:00PM
from NYT Technology http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/03/technology/airbnb-ends-fight-with-new-york-city-over-fines.html?partner=IFTTT
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By KATIE BENNER
Facing challenges in its core business of short-term rentals, Airbnb is aiming to become a fuller-service travel company by connecting travelers with local guides.
Published: November 16, 2016 at 02:00PM
from NYT Technology http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/18/technology/airbnb-trips-travel-tours-tailored-experiences.html?partner=IFTTT
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By KATIE BENNER
Claims that Airbnb hosts discriminated against customers must be settled in private arbitration because of the service’s user agreement, the judge ruled.
Published: October 31, 2016 at 02:00PM
from NYT Technology http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/02/technology/federal-judge-blocks-racial-discrimination-suit-against-airbnb.html?partner=IFTTT
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By MIKE ISAAC
After helping defeat Proposition F in San Francisco, which would have limited the home-sharing service, the company has pledged to cooperate with local governments.
Published: November 11, 2015 at 07:00PM
from NYT Technology http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/12/technology/airbnb-pledges-to-work-with-cities-and-pay-fair-share-of-taxes.html
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