Airbnb News
Airbnb expands Entrepreneurship Academy
The Airbnb Entrepreneurship Academy has grown to support over 40 local community partners with 2023 representing the largest partner cohort yet.
AIRBNB: 10 QUESTIONS FOR KATHRIN ANSELM
Airbnb has become a major player in the travel industry. Kathrin Anselm is Airbnb’s General Manager for the DACH countries, among others, and a guest speaker at this year’s ITB Berlin Convention.
Airbnb Champions Heritage Travel
Emmanuel Marill, Airbnb Regional Director for EMEA, will present to members of the European Committee of the Regions including local Mayors, and meet with the European Parliament Cultural Heritage Intergroup this week to champion the benefits of heritage travel for tourism dispersal in Europe and share an update on Airbnb’s support for the EU’s short-term rental proposal.
Tourism in India: Signs of recovery
As travel restrictions continue to ease, international travelers are increasingly looking to visit India, according to newly released Airbnb data. Travelers are also eager to stay longer and explore more places than ever before, as part of a travel revolution that’s creating more economic opportunities for the locals.
Airbnb second quarter 2022 financial results
Airbnb has issued its second quarter 2022 financial results. Over the past year it has generated $2.9 billion in free cash flow and Q2 revenue is up more than 70 percent since Q2 2019.
Disability Equality Index recognises Airbnb as a best place to work
Airbnb has been recognised as a Disability Equality Index® (DEI) Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion. We are proud to share that we received a 100 percent score on the DEI for the second year in a row, joining 240 companies with a top score.
Hosts of unique stays earned nearly $1 billion in 2021, says Airbnb
Hosts around the world have been sharing their unique spaces on Airbnb for well over a decade, and guests have fallen for their one-of-a-kind stays, from domes and windmills to lighthouses and trains.
Don’t let summer slip away without an outdoor getaway
With Labor Day nearing, for those yearning for the great outdoors and accompanying fresh air, lake views and indescribable ambiance of a treehouse in the woods, the time to book is now. There are significant opportunities to earn for current or prospective Hosts with properties in outdoor-related categories.
Airbnb officially codifies party ban
In August 2020 we announced a temporary ban on all parties and events in listings globally. The temporary ban has proved effective, and today we are officially codifying the ban as our policy.
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New inclusion resources for hosts
As part of Airbnb ongoing work to build a community where everyone feels welcome, they are launching the a Guide to Inclusive Hosting, a new resource for our Hosts.
Airbnb launches new safety product for solo travellers
Airbnb is launching a new product aimed at promoting a safe and secure experience for solo travellers. As the “live anywhere” phenomenon has taken off among people who are able to work remotely, the platform has become increasingly integral to solo travellers.
Airbnb to wind down China rentals amid ongoing lockdowns
Airbnb is winding down domestic rentals in China, where the “zero-Covid” policy has led to ongoing lockdowns.