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Alicia Civita

Airbnb Says Hosts Earned an Average of $15,600 in Extra Income Last Year

MIAMI - Airbnb says travel through its platform generated more than $93 billion in economic activity across the United States in 2025, setting a new record as the company attempts to strengthen its position in the increasingly heated debate over short-term rentals.

According to Airbnb's 2026 U.S. Economic Impact Report, spending tied to hosts and guests supported more than 1.1 million jobs nationwide and produced more than $26 billion in total tax revenue last year.

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