Airbnb trains hosts in natural disaster preparation
US: Airbnb joined the Los Angeles Emergency Management Department and the American Red Cross to train local Airbnb hosts in preparation in the event of a natural disaster. The all-day workshop also included CPR First Aid Certification and was free of charge for Airbnb hosts. The workshop underlined key tips in preparation and guidance in […]
Airbnb diversifies further by acquiring HotelTonight
Worldwide: Airbnb has agreed to acquire hotel-booking service HotelTonight in another sign of diversifying from its principle rental service. According to HotelTonight, the company focuses on making last-minute trips easy and fun, offering guests seamless, on-demand booking for boutique and independent hotels. Airbnb co-founder, CEO and head of community, Brian Chesky, said: “A big part of […]