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Thailand Expects Only 3.5 million Chinese Tourists This Year Despite Visa Waiver

Thailand granted visa-free entry to Chinese tourists, with 11 million visitors in 2019. What gives?

Thailand Expects Only 3.5 million Chinese Tourists This Year Despite Visa Waiver

Daily Lodging Report

Canadian Curbs on Short-Term Rentals

Canada’s curbs on short-term rentals Palm Beach’s pricey properties Property tax hikes in Utah

Short-Term Rentals

Canada’s New Tax Rule Curbs Airbnb Deductions to Address Housing Shortage

Is the measure enough to address the housing shortage? Airbnb argues that it only benefits the economy and empowers locals

Canada’s New Tax Rule Curbs Airbnb Deductions to Address Housing Shortage

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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Was Actively Involved in Sam Altman’s Return to OpenAI

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky was actively involved in advocating for and advising ousted OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in the run-up to his reinstatement "in principle" to the generative AI company, according to multiple published reports. OpenAI announced that deal for Altman's return Tuesday. Skift reported earlier in the week about the close years-long friendship between…

Short-Term Rentals

Choice Hotels on Extended Stay Versus Short-Term Rentals: Interview

Choice Hotels doesn't consider private equity entrants as competition, but as potential collaborators.

Choice Hotels on Extended Stay Versus Short-Term Rentals: Interview

Skift Short-Term Rental Report

Choice Hotels Ships Kitchens to Hotel Rooms

Did you know that Choice Hotels ships a kitchen in a box to transform your plain Jane hotel room into an extended stay unit?

Skift Short-Term Rental Report

Airbnb Called, and D.C. Answered

Airbnb announced Monday that it has appointed former White House chief of staff and a prominent figure in Democratic circles Ron Klain as its chief legal officer.

Short-Term Rentals

Italian Property Manager DoveVivo and UK, French Affiliates Rebrand as Joivy

Every rebranding is an opportunity to communicate a company's identity to its partners and customers. Joivy is no different.

Italian Property Manager DoveVivo and UK, French Affiliates Rebrand as Joivy

News Blog

Airbnb’s New Chief Legal Officer Is A Former Biden Aide

Airbnb announced today that it has appointed former White House chief of staff and a prominent figure in Democratic circles Ron Klain as its chief legal officer. A close Biden aide, Klain will begin his role at the company starting January 1. Last year, Airbnb appointed Jay Carney as the global head of policy and…

Skift Short-Term Rental Report

European Data Deal

The European Council and Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on a draft regulation for data collection and sharing for short-term accommodation and rental services within the European union.