South African Airbnb competitor Afristay gets millions in funding
Local Airbnb competitor Afristay has received millions in funding from South African and international investors.
Airbnb cancels accounts of far-right activists
Airbnb is cancelling accounts of far-right activists who appear to have booked reservations in the US state of Virginia ahead of a rally that neo-Nazis and white supremacists are expected to attend.
Checking out late without prior arrangement is usually frowned upon, can result in additional penalty payments and a very bad profile review - especially on inter-connect, share-economy platforms such as Airbnb.
But shoving somebody down the stairs, allegedly threatening their life and...
Airbnb to launch a premium tier – Report
Airbnb is set to launch a new service which will offer guests high-end homes that have been quality-inspected, according to a report.
Airbnb set to purchase background-check startup - Report
Airbnb is purchasing a background-check start-up named Trooly to help protect its users from scammers, Bloomberg reports.
Do you rent out your home to Airbnb users?
Have you tried the platform as a way to earn extra income? If so, what did you find?
Airbnb users, what is the quality of South Africa's Airbnb listings at which you have stayed?
Airbnb boom in Cape Town caused rent to rocket
A growing shortage in Cape Town rental properties has allowed landlords to increase rent by double-digit percentages.
Hi,
I freelance online and earn dollars. I am thinking about whether to cash it out or use as credit to buy things off ebay.
I know if I cash out FNB are going to claim a fee.
Can it be used on Airbnb though?
I saw that if I select my billing country as SA on the app, it does not...
Airbnb offering free housing to people stranded by Trump travel ban
Airbnb has offered free housing to people stranded due to a recent order signed by US President Donald Trump limiting travel into the US from certain countries.
Airbnb turning a profit for the first time – Report
Online hospitality company Airbnb started turning a profit for the first time in the second half of 2016 and is expected to continue making money in 2017, CNET reported.
The South African company taking on Airbnb
Webafrica founder Rupert Bryant is heading up Accommodation Direct – a company which processes over R30 million in bookings per year.
How much money South African Airbnb hosts make
Internet travel booking service Airbnb has revealed how South Africans are using the tool to make extra money.
Airbnb shows massive growth in South Africa
Year-on-year supply and demand for internet accommodation service Airbnb is exploding in South Africa with triple-digit percentage growth.
Airbnb stops local payouts in South African rand
Airbnb has stopped local payouts in South African rand, and will use international wire transfers going forward.
Airbnb has big plans for South Africa
In the last 12 months, Airbnb has more than doubled in size in Africa, and the company is now on a drive to grow this presence further.