Whilst large technology corporations are often criticised for their lack of involvement with the community, it appears peer-to-peer giants, Airbnb, are breaking the mould. Joining forces with VisitScotland, Airbnb are…
P2P car rental scheme introduced at Gatwick Airport
Being such a lucrative market, the world of car hire is pretty fascinating. From some of the world’s , long-established brands entering the market, to technology startups disrupting the space,…
Airbnb hire out igloo during bad weather
As the last week has proven, when it snows, the world goes a little bit bonkers! From road closures and businesses failing to open their doors, to the bread-buying frenzy…
Airbnb to launch its own airline
Airbnb, the biggest name in the hotel rental market, has this week made a huge announcement. Sharing details of their latest venture, it appears the brand is heading into a…
Northern Ireland car hire app inspired by Airbnb
This week, it was announced that car rental firm, Fleet, has come to market. Claiming to offer an innovative way for people to hire cars, the creators have formed an…
iSuperdrive Brings Luxury Car Hire to the Sharing Economy
With ventures like Airbnb and Uber blazing a trail of success around the globe, it’s clear that the sharing economy is here to stay. A peer-to-peer system of trading, it…
You can hire an entire Irish pub through Airbnb rental
So how about being a landlord for a weekend? Well, if you’ve always wanted to be a bar owner- but aren’t quite ready for that much of a dramatic career…
Airbnb expects its biggest night ever thanks to solar eclipse
With nearly 7,000 rooms booked across South Carolina next month, Airbnb says it’s expecting its biggest night ever. That number may well increase. There’s still plenty of time to book…
Airbnb gives homeowners the chance to host refugees
While Donald Trump doesn’t want to welcome refugees, approximately 6,000 people around the globe have offered their homes to do just that. This has been introduced as part of a…
Audi to buy out car hire startup Silvercar
Just this week Audi has offered to buy out US car rental firm, Silvercar. Operating in 15 US cities, Silvercar exclusively hire out silver Audis from various airports, founded back…