Airbnb trials virtual date experiences with Bumble
US: Airbnb is trialling virtual first date experiences approved by dating app Bumble as part of a new partnership to
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Airbnb appoints Bunch as global head of operations
US: Airbnb has announced the appointment of Tara Bunch as its new global head of operations, a role which has
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France proposes to build OTA to compete with Airbnb, Booking.com
France: The French government has announced proposals to build an OTA to compete with Booking.com and Airbnb. The website would
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Portuguese Airbnb owners resist transition to low cost housing
Portugal: Though Portuguese Airbnbs remain empty, thousands of owners have resisted government programmes to transform their properties into low-cost housing.
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Airbnb extends ban on non-essential UK bookings
UK: Last month Airbnb disabled its instant book function for UK properties, and has since extended its ban on bookings
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Airbnb launches talent directory for recently laid off staff
US: Airbnb has announced the creation of a talent directory for those laid off due to the global pandemic. The
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Airbnb postpones “creative” holiday cabins competition
Worldwide: Airbnb has postponed its recently-launched international competition to find the most “creative, unusual and unique” holiday rental cabins across
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Airbnb to trim workforce by 25 per cent
US: Airbnb is laying off 1,900 team members – or 25 per cent of its global workforce – and slashing
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Airbnb extends refund window until 15 June
Worldwide: Airbnb has again updated its extenuated circumstances policy by extending the window for when guests can request refunds for
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Airbnb to introduce cleanliness protocol programs for hosts
Worldwide: In response to the heightened attention on guest safety and cleanliness within travellers’ accommodations, Airbnb has launched its ‘Enhanced
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