The influx of Airbnb bookings in Ukraine shows the imperfections of the sharing economy
In the first month of Russia’s invasion, Airbnb bookings in Ukraine boomed, but the story illustrates both the potential and limitations of the sharing economy.
For real life! Airbnb’s Bluey house is pure marketing magic
Bluey is all about play. Airbnb is all about dreaming. So there’s a natural fit between what the show’s characters demonstrate to kids and what Airbnb has manifested in the colourful Queensland property.
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky predicts a “travel revolution”, as businesses prepare for the post-pandemic surge in bookings
Aussie businesses are getting ready for an influx of travel bookings as COVID-19 restrictions ease locally and around the world.
Atlassian’s Mike Cannon-Brookes, Airbnb pledge humanitarian support for Afghan refugees
Entrepreneurs are helping to raise funds for the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to support Afghan refugees.
ATO throws lifeline to landlords, confirming it will accept expense claims for empty Airbnbs
Landlords will be able to claim rent expense deductions on properties that have sat vacant during COVID-19, the ATO has confirmed.
The taxman is watching: Property investors need to get clued up on what they can and can’t claim this EOFY
Property investors are sure to attract the attention of the taxman if they make mistakes on their tax returns. Here some last-minute tips.
Pack your bags: It’s time for the travel industry to map out its road to recovery
Businesses in the travel industry have been among the hardest hit by COVID-19, but the cloud is lifting and operators need to prepare for the road ahead.
Coronavirus update for business: Qantas slashes fares, Airbnb lays off 25% of staff, and what will offices look like post-COVID-19?
Queensland has dropped $5.5 million into a new AI hub, Airbnb has laid off 1,900 staff, and Qantas is floating some pretty cheap plane tickets.
What do WhatsApp, Dropbox and Kickstarter have in common? Why times of crisis breed invention
Entrepreneurs thrive in crises and uncertainty. They revel in the depths of the most complex global challenges. It’s how they’re wired.
Airbnb loss balloons to $478 million ahead of IPO plans
Airbnb reported a loss of $478 million over nine months of 2019, ahead of its slated plans to undertake an IPO this year.
No conflict between sustainability and profitability, say Aussie entrepreneurs
Good environmental and social decisions don’t have to be at the expense of business success or profitability, according to a panel of Aussie entrepreneurs.
The sharing economy has made life easier — and better too
The rise of the sharing economy has seen the disruption of traditional structures, business practices and consumer-provider relationships.