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.

Short-Term Rentals

Short-Term Rentals in Path of Solar Eclipse Are Nearly Sold Out

Many smaller cities on the path of totality with short-term rentals have reached 100% occupancy, according to AirDNA. But larger cities aren’t far behind.

Elizabeth Casolo | 11 months ago

Machaan Plantation Resort, Sakleshpur, Karnataka, India

Podcasts

Airbnb Makes Changes to Its Cancellation Policies

Today's podcast looks at Airbnb's new weather policies, Marriott's new urban timeshares, and Las Vegas' new route from London.

Rashaad Jorden | 11 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

Hurricanes But Not Flu Outbreaks: Airbnb Revises Cancellation Policy

Airbnb's new cancellation policy will cover hurricanes — if they trigger government travel bans. But if there is a flu warning in the U.S., a malaria emergency in Thailand, or a Covid-19 outbreak, these situations would not be covered.

Dennis Schaal | 11 months ago

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky speaking on stage

Podcasts

Airbnb Is Turning Off Hosts’ Cameras

Today's podcast looks at cameras in Airbnbs, Messi tourism in Saudi Arabia, and the decline of U.S. hospitality.

Rashaad Jorden | 12 months ago

an airbnb host in new york city source airbnb

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Privacy Update: A Ban On Indoor Security Cameras

The update is based on guest feedback.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 12 months ago

Online Travel

See Why Google's Competitors Think It's Violating Europe's Digital Markets Act

As with privacy concerns, the European Union is ahead of the U.S. when it comes to regulating digital platforms such as Google. European online travel companies aren't satisfied with Google's changes — but hotels think they go too far.

Dennis Schaal | 12 months ago

Experiences

What's Next For Airbnb: AI, Co-Hosting, Experiences, and the 'Heartland'

Airbnb has been talking about introducing non-core services for an extended period. It's an educated bet that some will trickle out this year.

Dennis Schaal | 12 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

Top U.S. Markets For Short-Term Rental Arbitrage

Premiums are declining, but there are some winners.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 12 months ago

Podcasts

Airbnb Approaches a New Milestone

Today's podcast looks at Airbnb's latest listings numbers, JetBlue and Spirit's latest agreement, and American Airlines' latest order.

Rashaad Jorden | 12 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Closes In on 1.5 Million Verified Listings to Build Trust

To verify 7.7 million listings, as untold numbers are constantly dropping off and new ones are added in more than 220 countries, is a daunting task. By its nature, this will be an imperfect process.

Dennis Schaal | 12 months ago