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GeekWire Radio: Is Seattle really a ‘third-tier’ startup city? Here’s how the region stacks up

New York-based venture capitalist Fred Wilson this week ranked Seattle a “third-tier” startup city, then backed down from his statement after… Read More

Curbing Airbnb: Property owners react to proposed rules as Seattle struggles with housing affordability

When Jordan Schwartz converted his basement mother-in-law apartment in Seattle from a long-term rental to an Airbnb listing, he more… Read More

Hey, Seattle leaders: Let’s regulate more than just Airbnb and VRBO

Guest Commentary: Two years ago, after the Seattle City Council voted 9-0 to cap the number of UberX, Lyft and… Read More

Airbnb and VRBO raise concerns with Seattle’s proposed short-term rental regulations

Airbnb and VRBO, two titans of the short-term rental lodging industry, have concerns about the regulations Seattle lawmakers proposed Wednesday. Mayor… Read More

Seattle lawmakers propose rules to curb Airbnb and improve housing affordability

Over the past decade, the tech boom has both elevated and strained hubs like Seattle and San Francisco. In many ways,… Read More

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Marc Benioff, Airbnb founders join Giving Pledge, committing majority of wealth to charity

Airbnb co-founders Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, and Nathan Blecharczyk, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and wife Lynne are among 17 billionaires… Read More

Frustrated homeowners say Expedia’s HomeAway changes ‘dramatically impact’ their rentals

In 2005, Susan and Bob Frank built their dream retirement home in North Topsail, N.C., a popular vacation spot known for… Read More

Vacasa raises $35M, aims to be Amazon of vacation rental industry

Vacasa today announced a $35 million funding round — the largest of any Portland-based company in nearly two years. The vacation… Read More

‘Don’t be afraid to move’ and other tips for women, from women, on how to rise up the ranks in tech

Women are rare in technology. They’re also are rare in upper management. And women in tech leadership? They’re practically unicorns. Women Who… Read More

As Seattle regulates Airbnb, company releases study showing its $178M annual impact on local economy

As Seattle lawmakers decide how to regulate Airbnb, the Bay Area hospitality company wants to show the positive impact it is… Read More

Seattle councilmember outlines plan to regulate Airbnb: ‘This issue deserves a closer look’

Seattle councilmember Tim Burgess is preparing to introduce a set of regulations for residents that rent out their homes and apartments… Read More

Airbnb opens engineering center in Portland, first outside of San Francisco

Airbnb is opening its first engineering center outside of San Francisco. The Bay Area hospitality company announced today that it… Read More

This startup plans to let strangers share hotel rooms to save money

A Seattle startup wants to help you save money on hotel room fares — but only if you’re willing to share… Read More

Airbnb report says it isn’t affecting the rental market in Seattle

Airbnb rentals throughout the Seattle area shouldn’t be affecting rents or the availability of new housing, according to new data… Read More

Why Expedia CEO Dara Khosrowshahi isn’t worried about competition from Airbnb

Expedia may be about to plop down $3.9 billion to acquire an Airbnb competitor, but Expedia CEO Dara Khosrowshahi insists that has… Read More

Here’s how much HomeAway paid to acquire vacation rental startup Dwellable

As part of HomeAway’s third quarter earnings release, which included the announcement of its $3.9 billion acquisition by Expedia, the company revealed today how… Read More

Airbnb will start collecting taxes in Washington state on behalf of hosts

Airbnb will voluntarily begin collecting taxes on behalf of hosts in Washington state, who are renting out spare rooms, apartments or vacation… Read More

Airbnb acquires Seattle-based trip planning service Vamo, founded by former Facebook exec

Vamo, the Seattle-based multi-city trip planning service, has been acquired by Airbnb. The service has already stopped accepting new reservations… Read More

Solving Seattle’s parking problem: Garage lets home owners, businesses sell open spots

Finding parking is frustrating. Homeowners and businesses often have unused driveways and open spots. A new startup out of Vancouver,… Read More

Tech Moves: Airbnb hires former Clinton adviser; Auth0 adds new board members

—Airbnb appointed Chris Lehane as head of policy. Lehane served in the White House for six years as an advisor to Bill Clinton… Read More

Tesla installing chargers at Airbnb properties in California

The next big thing in sustainable travel might be seeing a Tesla charger outside your Airbnb accommodations. The companies joined forces… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Horizon uses existing communities to create local hospitality networks

In the age of the billion-person social network, it can be challenging to use digital tools to find authentic, trustworthy… Read More

Airbnb testing new feature that optimizes rental rates for homeowners based on demand

There are a handful of new startups that have developed dynamic pricing models to help Airbnb hosts calculate the optimal… Read More

Make money off your driveway: This Portland startup wants to be the Airbnb for parking

Thanks to the “sharing economy,” you can make money off your home, off your vehicle, and now, your driveway. A… Read More

Fresh off a $2.7M funding round, Pillow launches Airbnb listing management service in Seattle

Airbnb hosts in Seattle now have access to a tool that can help ease the short-term rental process and potentially produce more… Read More

Unicorn envy: Where is Seattle’s next billion-dollar idea?

View image | gettyimages.com Once upon a time, there was an exclusive club that only allowed technology companies worth $1 billion… Read More

Airbnb partners with Chicago Bulls to host one-night luxury stay at United Center

Well, this is certainly a unique Airbnb listing. The Chicago Bulls have partnered with Airbnb to offer a one-night stay… Read More

What’s in your 401K? Uber, Airbnb and other tech ‘unicorns’ increasingly part of the mix

Normally, it’s not easy to own stock in privately held companies, like Uber or at Airbnb, unless you happen to work… Read More

Win a night in Warren Buffett’s childhood home on Airbnb

Investor extraordinaire and billionaire Warren Buffett’s childhood home in Omaha is listed on Airbnb. And, if you’re a Berkshire Hathaway… Read More

Everbooked launches in Seattle to help Airbnb hosts optimize rental rates

Airbnb hosts in Seattle looking to maximize profits on their rentals have a new tool at their disposal. Everbooked today… Read More

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