The Latest Breaking News from Airbnbs

Tourists in Rome locked out of Airbnbs as key safes are hacked off walls in ‘Robin Hood’ protest from locals

The outlaw’s green hat has sabotaged check-in methods in the Italian capital

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024

Coventry council used Airbnbs to house ‘vulnerable’ teenage boy accused of rape

A judge has accused the local authority of a ‘lackadaisical’ attitude to the 16-year-old’s care after regulated providers refused to give him accommodation

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2023

King Charles' strict West Country suburb where arguing and Airbnbs are banned

"It's a funny place, because lots of people live here but you never see anyone on the streets"

Bristol Post · Jul 2, 2023

County Where It Took 50 Years To Approve New Subdivision Bans New Airbnbs

Officials in Marin County, California, argue a temporary moratorium on new short-term rentals in western portions of the county is necessary to preserve the area's limited housing stock.

Reason · May 31, 2022

Glasgow Election 2022: SNP propose ban on the demolition of buildings

There would also be tighter controls on short term lets including Airbnbs in the city.

Glasgow Live · Apr 12, 2022

Best Airbnbs in Scotland list includes west coast 'Waterfall Retreat'

The Waterfall Retreat on Conde Nast Traveller's formidable list is the closest spot to Glasgow - and even comes with its own waterfall. Anyone else feeling a staycation on the cards soon?

Glasgow Live · Mar 24, 2022

Ex-hacker reveals how cameras could be hidden in Airbnbs and hotels: ‘I’m sufficiently freaked’

‘This is so scary,’ one respondent writes in comments

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2022