Airbnb stories

Kiwi locals can now share 'Experiences' with Airbnb travellers
Mon, 27th Aug 2018
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Kiwis who fancy themselves local experts now have the chance to become ‘micro-entrepreneurs’ through Airbnb.

Sharing economy transforming Kiwi spending habits
Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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Statistics New Zealand is adding Airbnbs and Ubers to the CPI basket to keep it relevant for New Zealand.

Airbnb is becoming more popular than fried bread in Christchurch
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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christchurch
Airbnb's popularity surges in Christchurch, contributing to near pre-earthquake levels of visitor guest nights. #hospitality #accommodation.

Uber, Airbnb and the problem with South Africa's sharing economy
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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sharing economy
In September 2017, it was announced that Uber’s private hire licence as a ride-hauling app would not be renewed in London.

Peer-to-peer: Wellington ranks #2 in the world for sharing economy
Tue, 23rd May 2017
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commerce systems
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payment gateways
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peer-to-peer lending
Overall, the study finds that New Zealand offers the highest returns for investors on peer-to-peer money lending platforms.

Airbnb enforces nondiscrimination commitment
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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Airbnb is enforcing a new agreement to combat racism, with users not accepting the new standards no longer able to host or book on the site.

Businesses around the world flock to Airbnb's new travel programme
Mon, 24th Aug 2015
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business travel
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Airbnb has had more than 500 companies sign-up to its new business programme within 24 hours of the launch.

How the collaborative economy is disrupting traditional business
Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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adobe
The digital age is disrupting the traditional business model and making trust the currency of the 21st century.

BnB next big internet thing?
Thu, 2nd Jun 2011
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Airbnb lands monster funding round, setting it up as next big internet phenomenon.