So far, the business program's proved effective. Employees from over 50,000 companies have used it, according to Lex Bayer, Airbnb's head of global payments and business development -- starting with Google and Salesforce. Bayer knows that Airbnb lodgings won't please every traveler in every scenario, and that's OK. He also knows that Airbnb has work to do to keep its business-travel homes comfortable to stay in and easy to find online. Even then, things can go wrong. "If you stay in a hotel and the Internet doesn't work, there's support staff to ensure that you get it up and running," says Michael Olson, a senior research analyst at Piper Jaffray. "For an Airbnb, the host will likely do their best..but you may not have the same kind of guarantees."As a frequent traveler, I value my loyalty points, comfy bed and helpful concierge. But as I contemplate my laptop planted on the glass kitchen table, the open bag of popcorn plucked from my welcome basket, the smoothly running Wi-Fi and greenery flashing outside the window, I admit to the alluring humanity of this domestic scene.
I also know I got lucky this time, Not every listing will be this homey, and I'll never stop packing my own shampoo, But if an evolving program of business-ready listings can keep prices in check and rental quality high, then staying in an Airbnb for work instead of a hotel is a gamble I'd be willing to take, This story appears in the winter 2016 edition defender series pro modular case for apple iphone 7 plus - black of CNET Magazine, For other magazine stories, click here, If you've only thought of Airbnb as a vacation rental, think again, The company is trying to expand its image one business traveler at a time..
There was cold beer in the fridge, a city guide book in the living room and plenty of towels. I dropped my bags, rummaged in the drawer for a bottle opener, and took a deep, thirsty swig. Yep. As a crashpad and workplace, this Airbnb rental would do jussst fiiine. I shouldn't be surprised. A tiny icon of a briefcase on Airbnb's website singled out this particular San Francisco apartment -- the one I'm writing from now -- as ideal for business travelers. A year old, Airbnb's business-ready listings program guarantees the presence of certain essentials that anyone traveling for work would need: shampoo, Wi-Fi, an iron and hair dryer, 24-hour access, and a host with a good track record. (See sidebar for more.).
Also, keep in mind that Apple is back for Black Friday this year with free gift cards when spend set amounts, Gift cards are your holiday iPhone bonus, Target, Walmart and Best Buy are all offering gift cards with the purchase of an iPhone 7, 7 Plus or even older iPhones on a number of carriers, but the deals vary subtly, CNET's Lynn La broke down the deals in detail, Best Buy: iPhone 7 deal, If you buy an iPhone 7 (not a 7 Plus) on an AT&T Next, Verizon Device or Sprint 24-month installment plan, Best Buy will give you defender series pro modular case for apple iphone 7 plus - black a store gift card, The 256GB model comes with a $250 store gift card, but this is an in-store deal only, If you buy a 32GB or 128GB iPhone 7 (online or in-store), you'll still receive a gift card -- just not for $250, For more information, check out Best Buy's Black Friday ad..
Target: iPhone 7 or 7 Plus deal. If you buy either an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus, you'll receive a $250 Target gift card. This is an in-store exclusive. iPhones need to be bought on an AT&T Next, Verizon Device or Sprint 24-month installment or lease plan. For more information, check out Target's Black Friday ad. Walmart: deal on lots of iPhones. Walmart gives you a $250 store gift card for any iPhone you buy in-store on an AT&T Next or Verizon Device installment plan. This includes the iPhone 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus and SE. For more information, check out Walmart's Black Friday ad.
