Reports say OpenAI acquired Odessia; the deal was confirmed on Odessia's website and financial terms were not disclosed. Shares of major online travel agencies fell after the report.
Airbnb reported a robust Q3 with EPS of $3.16 and revenue of $4.87B, topping estimates. GBV rose 21% YoY to $27.7B as Nights/Seats booked reached 155M, up 16%. Guidance for Q4 implies further upside, as management notes growth reacceleration across established markets, triggering expectations of continued monetization and demand strength.
Airbnb disclosed an increase to its annual revenue growth outlook as travel demand remains resilient across regions. The upgrade suggests management expects stronger top-line expansion despite macro uncertainties, reinforcing investor confidence in the travel-services recovery. If travel trends persist, ABNB may sustain multiple expansion and outpace peers with faster growth.
American Express is integrating Airbnb into its travel rewards platform, adding over 1 million listings to AmEx Travel and enabling rewards on bookings. Platinum cardholders can apply a $600 lodging credit to Airbnb Luxe stays and receive a $250 Experiences credit after Luxe bookings, while points earn rates vary by card. Although points cannot be redeemed for Airbnb bookings yet, the partnership broadens Airbnb’s distribution in the premium travel segment and could lift near-term bookings among AmEx users.
Airbnb’s fall update adds new on-app services (meals, laundry, gear rental, limited ski/boat, groceries) and introduces AI-driven property search with toggle-based text/voice prompts and dynamic filters. Chesky emphasizes scale challenges but expects rapid iteration as AI search expands. These moves aim to boost engagement, cross-sell experiences, and potentially lift bookings and GMV in coming quarters.
Airbnb stock has declined over 10% in the last two sessions and sits near a pivotal $150 level. The article stresses that market psychology, not fundamentals, often drives moves, with round numbers acting as support or resistance. If the $150 level holds, a near-term bounce seems plausible; otherwise, further weakness could unfold.