The Latest Breaking News from Airbnb

$683 billion in unpaid labor: How companies like Amazon, AARP, and Levi's are easing the caregiving burden on women

A growing number of employers are offering paid leave, backup care, and emergency reimbursements—but experts say it's still not enough.

Fortune · Mar 12

College students’ Airbnb trip turns into a harassment laden nightmare tied to their policies

They were caught in a fight between their hosts and the neighbors.

We Got This Covered · Mar 10

Airbnb offers new hosts an extra $750 bonus as they scramble for more World Cup accommodations

The U.S. expects up to 10 million international visitors for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The Independent UK · Mar 9

Airbnb and short-term rentals are on the rise in Italy, but not just as tourist accommodation

The increase in short-term rentals is worsening Italy's housing crisis.

Euronews · Mar 6

Airbnb pilots airport transfer service in select cities

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The Independent UK · Mar 4

Airbnb to trial new airport transfer service

Airbnb said it will pilot the service in cities across the world

The Independent UK · Mar 4

Latino Travelers Are Redefining Ski Season in the U.S. With Group Trips and Longer Stays, Airbnb Data Shows

Latino travelers in the United States are reshaping the country's ski season, turning what was once a quick winter getaway into a multiday, multigenerational group experience.

Latin Times · Mar 3

Woman checks into Airbnb. There’s no hot water or heat. Then Airbnb denies her refund request: ‘This is why hotels are the ONLY option’

Being an Airbnb host isn’t as easy as it may sound. Sure, you may be able to earn a decent income renting out your home to strangers. All of this at the cost of expensive maintenance, unpredictable personalities and your sanity. Difficult guests come with the territory, and it can…

The Mary Sue · Mar 2

We Now Can All Go to the Cottage. Maybe Just Not With Shane and Ilya

To the cottage!

The Mary Sue · Feb 27

What makes the ideal Airbnb host? We studied guest experiences to find out

A selling point of hotels has traditionally been the standardised service offered by their trained staff. In contrast, “peer-to-peer” accommodation – of which Airbnb is the most popular host platform – is usually run more informally by individual hosts who have little if any formal hospitality training.

The Conversation · Feb 27