Airbnb News

What started as AirBedandBreakfast.com has grown into a massive public company that IPOd in 2020. Airbnb is now the world's largest online alternative-accommodation community, allowing millions of users to list, search, and rent authentic homestays and vacation-rental experiences in countless cities across the globe.

Hotels

Are Airbnbs Cheaper Than Hotels? What the Numbers Show

Staying at Airbnbs can certainly be a deal for the millions of travelers who are focused on price. But it also depends on what a guest is looking for, where and when?

Dennis Schaal | 9 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

When an Airbnb Moves In Next Door, It's Neighbor vs. Neighbor

According to Airbnb lore, the short-term rental was born in 2007 when, “two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home.” Fast forward 17 years and Airbnb now has over 5 million hosts … and most all of them have neighbors. That’s led to some epic feuds.

Jason Clampet | 9 months ago

Experiences

Airbnb Ups Its Experience Delistings Amid Strategy Revamp

Airbnb appeared to have begun a wave of delistings for its travel experiences offerings, upsetting some operators. However, Airbnb has made it clear that it remains committed to the experiences business, with plans to boost customer awareness of the category.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 9 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

Short-Term Rental Platforms Are Seeing a Paris Olympics Spike

As prices start to dip for short-term rentals during the Olympics, this could be a good time to snag a (relatively decent) deal.

Elizabeth Casolo | 10 months ago

Podcasts

Airbnb’s Icons: Gimmick or Marketing Genius?

Airbnb has reentered the Experiences space with the launch of Icons. Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit and Head of Research Seth Borko discuss its prospects.

Rashaad Jorden | 10 months ago

Podcasts

Airbnb Eyes Speedy International Expansion

Today's podcast looks at Airbnb's international expansion, Tripadvisor's new plans, and Saudi Arabia's new cruise brand.

Rashaad Jorden | 10 months ago

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky speaking with Skift CEO Rafat Ali

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb CEO: 'We Are Ready to Step on the Gas' for International Expansion

Despite risks from regulation and competition, there is a huge opportunity for Airbnb to expand further around the world beyond its five core markets. It's a big world out there.

Dennis Schaal | 10 months ago

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky speaking on stage

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb's Brian Chesky Tells Us What He's Doing With His Billion-Dollar Payday

Brian Chesky’s pay package leaves a lot of money to potentially give away. With an Obama Foundation scholarship, he’s hoping to use his money to go beyond Silicon Valley.

Elizabeth Casolo | 10 months ago

A yellow house and balloons being held aloft by a crane

Podcasts

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Reveals Its Big Plans

Today's podcast looks at Airbnb's new product, Marriott's new take on U.S. domestic travel demand, and new opinions on the cost of Vision 2030.

Rashaad Jorden | 10 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Considering an Amazon Prime-Like Membership as a Loyalty Program

Don’t hold your breath for a points program, but there could still be some benefits for ultra-loyal customers.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 10 months ago