Travel and hospitality
February 13, 2017
Audi partnered with Airbnb for desert adventure experience
By Brielle Jaekel
Short-term home rental service Airbnb is innovating in the luxury travel space and responding to consumer demand with its soon-to-be-finalized purchase of Luxury Retreats, a similar service working with only upscale properties.
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