Sharing economy

Spring savings surprise: Vrbo and Affirm partner to provide zero-interest financing for future vacations booked now through April 11

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Vacation rental, Expedia Group, Sharing economy, Vrbo, Tourism, Affirm, Travel, Companies, HomeAway

Vrbo and Affirm announced a collaboration so that travelers can book now and pay later for vacation homes.

Key Points: 
  • Vrbo and Affirm announced a collaboration so that travelers can book now and pay later for vacation homes.
  • For a limited time, qualified travelers now have access to 0% APR financing when booking a vacation home through Vrbo and paying with Affirm.
  • This offer is available for bookings made today through April 11 and means no-interest payments for Vrbo properties paid with Affirm.
  • Affirm is currently available on select Vrbo properties, identified during check-out by a badge with the Affirm logo.

Vrbo Launches Fast Start Program to Fuel Early Success of New Hosts

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Monday, March 29, 2021
Lodging, Destinations, Travel, Vacation, Vacation rental, Travel, Expedia Group, Tourism, Sharing economy, Vrbo, Service industries, Onboarding, Vrbo, Expedia Group

The program begins with a virtual kick-off call from a Vrbo expert for seamless onboarding and a property does not have to be exclusive to Vrbo.

Key Points: 
  • The program begins with a virtual kick-off call from a Vrbo expert for seamless onboarding and a property does not have to be exclusive to Vrbo.
  • The program launches today in the United States and will roll out globally in the coming months.
  • The impact of the Fast Start program for each property was positive including:
    50% increase in booked nights;
    140% increase in gross booking value.
  • 2
    Jeff Hurst, President of Vrbo, commented, Alongside our hosts, Vrbo has set a high benchmark in vacation rentals for over 25 years.

EagleRider Holdings Launches Peer-to-Peer Motorcycle and Powersports Sharing Platform

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Business models, EagleRider, Motorcycle touring, Powersports, Sharing economy

LOS ANGELES, March 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --EagleRider Holdings, the world's largest motorcycle and powersports rental, tour, and subscription provider, recently launched a new company, EagleShare .

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, March 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --EagleRider Holdings, the world's largest motorcycle and powersports rental, tour, and subscription provider, recently launched a new company, EagleShare .
  • "The sharing economy is here," said Karsten Summers, CEO of EagleRider Holdings.
  • Today, EagleRider is a household name with motorcycle and powersports enthusiasts from around the world, with a footprint of more than 160 locations across five continents.
  • The company is anchored by three brands: EagleRider Rentals and Tours , which welcomes more than 100,000 customers annually; Club EagleRider , a motorcycle and powersports subscription available in the US and Canada; and its peer to peer sharing platform, EagleShare.

WSGF - Vaycaychella Optimistic For Airbnb Entrepreneurs Investing In Cuba

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Friday, March 12, 2021
Articles, Economy, Business, Vacation rental, Sharing economy, Financial technology, Expedia Group, Entrepreneurship, Vrbo, Airbnb, Crowdfunding, Alternative finance

WSGF acquired Vaycaychella last year making the new business acquisition its primary focus.

Key Points: 
  • WSGF acquired Vaycaychella last year making the new business acquisition its primary focus.
  • Vaycaychella is helping entrepreneurs by providing alternative financing options to acquire vacation properties to rent through Apps like Airbnb and VRBO.
  • Vaycaychella management believes that normalizing U.S. relations with Cuba could open hundreds and possibly thousands of entrepreneurial vacation rental property opportunities.
  • The Vaycaychella App Version 2.0 will include cryptocurrency and crowdfunding features to expand alternative finance options available to entrepreneurs ("Rentrepreneurs").

Modern Elder Academy Expands to the U.S.

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
Airbnb, Sharing economy, Vacation rental, Elder, Travel, Hospitality industry, Tourism

Only 52 at the time, he was twice as old as the average Airbnb team memberthey referred to Conley as the modern elder.

Key Points: 
  • Only 52 at the time, he was twice as old as the average Airbnb team memberthey referred to Conley as the modern elder.
  • Plans are to break ground in the next year, opening the Academy in early 2023 and the residences in 2024.
  • And its often shared across generations, in both directionsas a modern elder may have as much to learn from a young person as vice versa.
  • Learn about Modern Elder Academy

Kick Scooter Sharing Market Witnessing Massive Growth says P&S Intelligence

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
Kick scooters, Sharing economy, Finance, Scooter-sharing system, Money, Balderton Capital, Economy, Scooter, Venture capital

For instance, in 2018, Balderton Capital, a London-based venture capital firm, invested $50 million in VOI Technology AB, a Sweden-based electric kick scooter sharing firm.

Key Points: 
  • For instance, in 2018, Balderton Capital, a London-based venture capital firm, invested $50 million in VOI Technology AB, a Sweden-based electric kick scooter sharing firm.
  • These investments will fuel the kick scooter sharing market advance at a CAGR of 51.3% during 20192025.
  • Thus, the increasing focus on first- and last-mile connectivity will accelerate the usage of kick scooter sharing services in the future.
  • P&S Intelligence is a provider of market research and consulting services catering to the market information needs of burgeoning industries across the world.

Kick Scooter Sharing Market Witnessing Massive Growth says P&S Intelligence

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
Kick scooters, Sharing economy, Finance, Scooter-sharing system, Money, Balderton Capital, Economy, Scooter, Venture capital

For instance, in 2018, Balderton Capital, a London-based venture capital firm, invested $50 million in VOI Technology AB, a Sweden-based electric kick scooter sharing firm.

Key Points: 
  • For instance, in 2018, Balderton Capital, a London-based venture capital firm, invested $50 million in VOI Technology AB, a Sweden-based electric kick scooter sharing firm.
  • These investments will fuel the kick scooter sharing market advance at a CAGR of 51.3% during 20192025.
  • Thus, the increasing focus on first- and last-mile connectivity will accelerate the usage of kick scooter sharing services in the future.
  • P&S Intelligence is a provider of market research and consulting services catering to the market information needs of burgeoning industries across the world.

Populus Lands $5 Million to Deliver Digital Solutions for Cities to Manage Shared Mobility, Curbs, and Streets

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Sharing economy, Transport, Bicycle sharing, Micromobility, Scooter sharing, Service industries, Shared transport, Bicycle-sharing system

9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Populus, a smart data platform that empowers cities to manage shared mobility services, streets, and curbs, announced a new financing round of $5 million.

Key Points: 
  • 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Populus, a smart data platform that empowers cities to manage shared mobility services, streets, and curbs, announced a new financing round of $5 million.
  • Founded by MIT and UC Berkeley PhDs in transportation, Populus rapidly expanded as the leading platform for cities to manage shared micromobility services.
  • The Populus platform is the only comprehensive digital solution that empowers cities to manage their streets and curbswith access to data from mobility operators such as shared bikes, scooters, and cars.
  • The Populus platform serves over 80 cities around the world on four continents as the trusted digital platform to manage the future of mobility.

Airbnb And Houston First Partner To Support Neighborhoods And Tourism Recovery

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Airbnb, Sharing economy, Vacation rental, Avenida Houston, Houston, Travel, Geography of Texas, Hospitality industry

That's the message of a joint campaign launched by Airbnb and Houston First, which aims to support the city's economic recovery and encourage people to safely explore Houston's neighborhoods.

Key Points: 
  • That's the message of a joint campaign launched by Airbnb and Houston First, which aims to support the city's economic recovery and encourage people to safely explore Houston's neighborhoods.
  • "We hope this campaign encourages Houstonians to support the small businesses and people who rely on tourism," said Jose Luis Briones, Airbnb Public Policy Manager for Texas.
  • "We look forward to continuing to work with Houston First to find innovative ways to support local tourism."
  • In addition, Houston First owns the Hilton Americas-Houston hotel, manages the George R. Brown Convention Center along with 10 city-owned properties and developed the Avenida Houston entertainment district.

Global Electric Kick Scooters Market (2020 to 2026) - by Battery, Voltage and Region

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Thursday, March 4, 2021
Transport, Kick scooters, Sharing economy, Scooter, Human activities, Mobility scooter, Electric motorcycles and scooters, Motorized scooter

The Global Electric Kick Scooters Market size is expected to reach $4.9 billion by 2026, rising at a market growth of 12.3% CAGR during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • The Global Electric Kick Scooters Market size is expected to reach $4.9 billion by 2026, rising at a market growth of 12.3% CAGR during the forecast period.
  • Rapid advancements in the electric scooter sharing industry are also anticipated to create lucrative growth possibilities for the kick scooter market during the forecast period.
  • Those electric kick scooters with a voltage higher than 48V provide benefits with respect to the range.
  • The urgent requirement to decrease carbon footprints is expected to boost the demand for high voltage electric kick scooters during the forecast period.