sharing economy

In 2021, NC Airbnb hosts earned $75M – 6th in U.S.

Posted by Jason Parker | Mar 2, 2022

North Carolina ranked sixth in the nation when it came to the total income generated in 2021 by new hosts on Airbnb’s short-term rental marketplace.

Airbnb ‘party house’ crackdown isn’t just in Triangle: Charlotte, Triad properties also banned

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Dec 17, 2020

Airbnb is cracking down on “party houses” beyond the Triangle with bans on properties in Charlotte and the Triad as well.

Airbnb suspends 21 listings across Triangle in ‘party house’ crackdown

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Dec 16, 2020

Airbnb says it is cracking down on so-called party houses across the Triangle as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen. And this is going to cost hosts some money.

Uber cuts another 3,000 jobs, closes artificial intelligence unit, shutting 45 offices

Posted by WRAL TechWire | May 18, 2020

Uber has cut 3,000 jobs from its workforce, its second major wave of layoffs in two weeks as the coronavirus slashed demand for rides.

For coastal communities, short-term rentals mix old and new challenges

Posted by Latisha Catchatoorian | Apr 28, 2020

The City of Wilmington established regulations on short-term rentals that seek to preserve the character of traditional residential neighborhoods by making sure that there are not entire stretches of non-owner occupied homes.

Asheville looks to balance competing interests on Airbnb front

Posted by Latisha Catchatoorian | Apr 24, 2020

Like other cities across the country with a strong tourism flavor, Asheville is now coming to grips with the relatively new phenomenon of Airbnb and other short-term rental, sharing-economy platforms.

Scooter, bike-sharing startup Lime lays off 100, stops service in 12 cities

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Jan 10, 2020

The electric scooter business is tough – and a top player, Lime, is having to adjust.

Airbnb to work with Olympic Committee on housing for future Games

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Nov 18, 2019

Airbnb and the International Olympic Committee announced a new partnership Monday that will expand the availability of housing in host cities and could reel in the ballooning costs of hosting the sport spectacle.