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

Florence's Tourism Chief Says Short-Term Rental Crackdown Is Part of Overtourism Fight

Jacopo Vicini, a city councilor in Florence, explains that the city needs to take a tough stance on short-term rentals in its historic center. But that's just one part of a 10-point plan to preserve what makes the beautiful city appealing.

Ben Walker | 2 months ago

Podcasts

What's Next for Airbnb – Skift Travel Podcast

Airbnb is eager to branch out into other sectors of the travel, and we discuss its plans in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast — as well as the challenges it faces.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb’s AI Plan: No Chatbot, More Personalization

While many other travel companies have released AI chatbots, Airbnb determined that they're not good enough.

Justin Dawes | 2 months ago

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Online Travel

Airbnb Experiences Relaunch: This Is What It's Likely Going to Look Like

Airbnb will try to widen its experiences audience by crafting them for locals, as well as travelers. Experiences will get the "categories" treatment, and a dose of TikTok and Instagram stories-like marketing.

Dennis Schaal | 2 months ago

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Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb CEO: Co-Host Initiative Is an 'Alternative' to Property Management Companies

Turf wars between individual and professional hosts on Airbnb have been long-standing. Chesky isn't making friends with professional hosts when touting Airbnb's co-hosting network as a way to replace them.

Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago

inside a vacation rental in Florida that's marketed by Vtrips an agency

Short-Term Rentals

Short-Term Rental Headwinds: U.S. Supply Growth Is Slowing

The U.S. vacation and short-term rental market has seen its supply growth rate drop in half over two years. It's like watching a sprinter decide to take up power walking.

Sean O'Neill | 3 months ago

Woman arriving at hotel lobby with suitcase

Podcasts

Hotels' Optimism, Airbnb's Matchmaking and United's Earnings

Today's podcast looks at cautious optimism in U.S. hospitality, Airbnb's new-and-improved co-host network, and United's third quarter boost.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago

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Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Launches Host and Co-Host Matchmaker Service

Airbnb's expanded co-hosting service aims to make it easier for hosts to manage their homes, and to increase supply in the process.

Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago

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Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Bets Big on Domestic Travel in Japan with New Marketing Push

Airbnb is going after Japan's domestic travelers, the largest part of the country's travel market. But it will take time to crack it.

Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago

Online Travel

Airbnb, Booking and Expedia: Expect More Stock Buybacks, Not Much M&A in 2025

Slow growth and not much merger and acquisition activity. Welcome to online travel's not "terribly exciting" period, according to BTIG.

Dennis Schaal | 4 months ago