Srividya Kalyanaraman

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Have Airbnb Guest Favorites Overshadowed the Superhost Program?

Some individual hosts feel the superhost program is too rigid, while others believe it’s overshadowed by listings-focused Guest Favorites.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 2 days ago

Have Airbnb Guest Favorites Overshadowed the Superhost Program?

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Airbnb Wants To Work With Cities to Enable Renters To Be Hosts

You can expect Airbnb to run campaigns to push for local laws that would allow renters to put their apartments on Airbnb.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 1 week ago

Airbnb Wants To Work With Cities to Enable Renters To Be Hosts

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Airbnb-Backed Samara Aims to Tackle Tight Housing Market in California

Samara’s factory in Mexico will bring the design and production of the units in-house.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 2 weeks ago

Airbnb-Backed Samara Aims to Tackle Tight Housing Market in California

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Airbnb and Rivals Sold 14% More Short-Term Rental Stays in Europe in 2023

The data is limited to these four online travel agencies and doesn’t include other platforms and direct bookings.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 2 weeks ago

Airbnb and Rivals Sold 14% More Short-Term Rental Stays in Europe in 2023

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Dolce & Gabbana Debuts Designer Condo Hotel in Miami

The residences, starting at $3.5 million, are slated to be completed in 2027.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 2 weeks ago

Dolce & Gabbana Debuts Designer Condo Hotel in Miami

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HomeToGo Partners With Adventure App Komoot to Boost Its Experiences Biz

The partnership is part of HomeToGo’s efforts to boost its experiences business.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 3 weeks ago

HomeToGo Partners With Adventure App Komoot to Boost Its Experiences Biz

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Short-Term Rental Execs Tell us Why Small Works, And Bigger Is Not Always Better

Can short-term rental companies avoid growing pains by staying local?

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 3 weeks ago

Short-Term Rental Execs Tell us Why Small Works, And Bigger Is Not Always Better

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Property Manager Blueground Raises $45 Million 

Blueground said it will spend the funding on tech development and business expansion.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 3 weeks ago

Property Manager Blueground Raises $45 Million 

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Sonder Rivals Take Over Some of Its Properties

Landlords approached Sonders' rivals to take over properties where Sonder was trying to renegotiate terms or exit from master leases.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 4 weeks ago

Sonder Rivals Take Over Some of Its Properties

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These U.S. States Are Cashing in on Airbnb Tourist Taxes

Airbnb is mandated to collect and remit and tourist taxes in most countries.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 4 weeks ago

These U.S. States Are Cashing in on Airbnb Tourist Taxes