Rental platform makes move as influx of guests threatens to overwhelm supply
Company attributes bounce back to guests paying higher rates for bigger, more rural properties
First-quarter figures show jump in value of bookings as customers pay more for larger properties
Low uptake of ‘Smart Pricing’ feature among black hosts increased earnings gap
Chief executive and co-founder of accommodation platform says he stayed calm even as bookings plummeted
Travellers head for national parks, beaches and hiking destinations as vaccination rates rise
Even when — and if — tourism returns, investors may find an irrevocably changed market
Rental platform has provided resources to landlords petitioning hostile local authorities, study finds
Home rental platform should continue to focus on the home breaks that made its name
Longer stays in more remote locations boost earnings but IPO costs still drag online rental company to a loss
Mayor urges people to stay at home amid security fears after Capitol attack
Property owners look to avoid fees after being badly burnt by pandemic refunds
Regulation and retention will determine whether Facebook, Google, Alibaba and their peers continue to clean up
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Needless to say, it’s been a mad year in the realm of alternative investments
Estate agents estimate prices are down by about a third as some owners are forced into fire sales
Investors warn of ‘frothiness’ as retail investors race to get a slice of hot offerings
Co-founder remains wary of home-rental company’s spectacular stock market debut during the pandemic
Boris Johnson has warned Britain to prepare for a no-deal Brexit?
Investor demand for rentals company and other gig economy listings sparks comparisons with internet bubble
Frenzied debut suggests investors seeking a bargain should stay at home
Questions remain over profitability and broader impact on society
As with all Big Tech, its rising market power jeopardises the social consent it needs to flourish
$68-a-share debut compares with $56-$60 target and comes after DoorDash’s first-day pop
Sharing economy faces multibillion-pound VAT review as exchequer searches for ways to plug hole in public finances
