Tag: Airbnb
International tourists’ interest in Thailand soars: Airbnb
According to newly released Airbnb data, travellers are increasingly looking to Thailand as a travel destination as restrictions continue to ease, and tend to...
Airbnb helps Singapore hotels tap into remote work boom
Airbnb has launched the Discover the Travel Revolution initiative which provides Singaporeans with a limited-time offer of S$50 (US$37) off any Airbnb stay listed...
Searches spike on Airbnb after Singapore expands VTL scheme
Singaporeans are eager to travel abroad again, with Airbnb seeing a rapid surge in searches by Singaporean travellers to all eleven vaccinated travel lanes...
Airbnb on the hunt for 12 people to live anywhere for...
In light of the pandemic-induced shift to remote working, Airbnb has launched a programme that will enable 12 individuals to live exclusively in Airbnb-listed...
Taking stock and moving forward sustainably
As travel readies for rebound, tourism stakeholders should assess how to build back better, in ways that boost economies, while promoting more sustainable and inclusive growth, opines Mike Orgill, Airbnb’s director of policy for Asia Pacific.
Long-stays to lead tourism’s post-Covid recovery
The tourism industry may see a rise in demand for long-stay vacations lasting more than a month when international travel resumes, especially among youth...
Airbnb promotes Parin Mehta to APAC regional director
Airbnb has appointed Parin Mehta as regional director for the Asia-Pacific region. In this role, Mehta will lead Airbnb’s Homes and Experiences and be...
STB, Airbnb Experiences partner to unlock new ways for global travellers...
Airbnb Experiences and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have signed a two-year MoU to co-promote and grow a range of unique, authentic tourism experiences...
For the true costs of Thailand’s 2020 tourism retraction, look beyond...
The rebuilding of the travel and tourism sector is crucial for the wider economic recovery of the Asia-Pacific region due to its multiplier effect. James Lambert, director of Economic Impact Consulting, Asia, and Aran Ryan, director, Tourism Economics, explained how platforms like Airbnb can play a pivotal role in driving regional tourism revival.
Amanpreet Bajaj expands role at Airbnb
Airbnb has appointed Amanpreet Bajaj as general manager for India, South-east Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan, taking over from Mike Orgill who returns to...
