Airbnb to discontinue Plus programme in November
Worldwide: Airbnb will discontinue its Airbnb Plus programme, a tier of lodging that offered high-end amenities, on 6 November.
Homes & Villas by Marriott International partners with BookingPal
Worldwide: Marriott International has announced BookingPal is to be its exclusive technology partner for the firm’s newly-formed Homes & Villas vacation rental division. Homes & Villas by Marriott International was launched back in April as the company diversified from its core business into expanding its offering of luxury rentals in the alternative accommodations space, following […]
Airbnb builds on luxury travel offering with “Luxe” tier
Worldwide: Airbnb is rebranding its top accommodation tier of properties as Airbnb Luxe, which will cater to the luxury rental market and target more affluent guests. The latest category of the business will feature around 2,000 high-end properties located around the world, which are supplemented by additional dedicated concierge services. Airbnb Luxe’s launch follows on […]