Airbnb to host summer festival of Olympic / Paralympic virtual experiences
US: With the 2020 Olympics postponed until next year at the earliest, Airbnb has partnered with the International Olympic Committee
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OYO to lay off 90 per cent of US workers
US: Hospitality chain OYO is planning to lay off 90 per cent of its employees in the United States. Most
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UK holiday lets soar in demand from travellers and investors
UK: UK holiday homeowners are seeing a significant rise in demand from travellers and investors as nationwide lockdowns start to
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Love Home Swap outlines shifting priorities for travellers
UK: As reports of a boom in bookings across the travel sector flood in with the UK Government easing travel restrictions
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OYO to lay off “large majority” of furloughed U.S. employees
US: Indian hospitality chain OYO is believed to have informed those employees who have been furloughed from the company indefinitely
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Proper Insurance launches policies for rental property owners
US: Short-term rental insurer Proper Insurance has launched a range of policies aimed at short-term and vacation rental property owners,
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Airbnb Ireland gives free accommodation to domestic violence survivors
Ireland: Airbnb has announced a partnership with Safe Ireland, the national policy hub for domestic services, to provide free housing
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Newly-funded KOALA to launch officially on 3 August
US: A newly-funded vacation rental service that specialises in offering timeshares in resort destinations, KOALA, has announced it will officially
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Airbnb releases 38-page Enhanced Cleaning Protocol handbook
US: Airbnb has officially released its 38-page handbook advising hosts how to specifically clean and sanitise their properties, as part
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Airbnb adds further virtual experiences
US: Following the launch of its Online Experiences program in April due to the coronavirus pandemic, Airbnb is adding a
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