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Airbnb faces massive fines as Portland registration deadline looms

Airbnb and other short-term rental marketplaces are risking massive fines as a deadline looms in Portland. Last year, the city… Read More

Google Now picks up support for third party apps on Android

Android users will get a new way to access contextually-relevant information thanks to an update out today for Google Now,… Read More

Headed to the Super Bowl? These tools will help you find good Airbnb deals

On a typical night, this Airbnb “Volcano Oasis” listing in Peoria, Ariz., runs at about $2,500 per night. However, if… Read More

Why is Portland embracing Airbnb, but suing Uber?

In many ways, Airbnb and Uber are quite similar. Both are fast-growing, San Francisco-based “sharing economy” startups that allow people to… Read More

Beyond Pricing launches in Portland to help Airbnb hosts make more money

Airbnb hosts in Portland now have access to a new tool that can help maximize their profits. Beyond Pricing today launched in… Read More

Airbnb to collect 14% hotel tax from San Francisco renters; no word yet on Seattle

Airbnb announced today that it will begin charging a 14 percent hotel tax to renters in San Francisco beginning next month.… Read More

Beyond Pricing helps Airbnb hosts maximize profit, launches in Seattle

Raising room prices when demand goes up is not a new concept in the hospitality industry. But for everyday people renting… Read More

The Airbnb for boats: We tested out Boatbound and saw Paul Allen’s floating helipad

If you’re looking for some serious return on investment, owning a boat isn’t a great idea. Not only are there storage… Read More

Portland legalizes Airbnb — is Uber next?

Airbnb will soon become legal in Portland, Ore., after city leaders agreed to issue licenses that will allow people to rent… Read More

Airbnb targets business travelers, inks partnership with Concur

Airbnb wants to reach more business travelers and today announced a new partnership with Bellevue-based travel expense company Concur. Business… Read More

Last-minute travel heats up with new mobile offering from Airbnb

Airbnb is experimenting with a new service that will enable the San Francisco company to enter the very crowded field of booking last-minute… Read More

Airbnb picks Portland as first ‘Shared City’ in effort to address tax issues, encourage livability

In a move that could both improve the livelihood of cities and appease lawmakers that frown upon the company’s business… Read More

Airbnb may be worth more than Expedia

Airbnb is reportedly in talks to raise up to $500 million at a $10 billion valuation, which would make it… Read More

Airbnb to open operational headquarters in Portland, with room for 160 employees

Another day, another tech company setting up shop in the Northwest. Airbnb today announced plans to open up their North… Read More

AWS server issues take down Instagram, Airbnb, Flipboard

People posting photos, recording videos, making room reservations and reading the news on Sunday afternoon had to take a break… Read More

Legalize couchsurfing: Why renting rooms shouldn’t be like harboring fugitives

Tight budgets and the internet have given rise to the hottest new thing in travel accommodations. Web-based company Airbnb has received a… Read More