Airbnb shifts focus by halting new Experiences submissions
Worldwide: Airbnb has opted to put a pause on new Experiences submissions for the time being so that it can re-divert its focus towards its core platform offerings.
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Airbnb’s Catherine Powell on safety, AI and sustainable tourism
Worldwide: Catherine Powell, the first-ever global head of hosting at Airbnb, speaks to STRz about enhancing safety and security on the Airbnb platform, prioritising sustainable and responsible tourism, and how AI and machine learning will create a more personalised booking search experience from now on.
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MadeComfy partners with Airbnb for domestic tourism campaign
Australia: Short-term rental property management company MadeComfy has partnered with Airbnb Experiences to offer Australians who are largely stuck in the
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Chile Airbnb Revolution tour pulled after criticism
Chile: An Airbnb Experiences tour inviting tourists to Chile to “Live the Revolution” [or “Viva La Revolución] has been de-listed
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Zadeh steps down as head of Experiences at Airbnb
Worldwide: Joe Zadeh is to step down as the head of its Experiences division, having led it since it launched
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Airbnb unveils Record Holders Collection
Worldwide: Airbnb has unveiled its Record Holders Collection for its Experiences offering, giving guests the opportunity to try out activities
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Airbnb and Bahamas tourism body form partnership
Bahamas: Airbnb and the Tourism Development Corporation of The Bahamas have partnered to host a series of events aimed at
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Airbnb Experiences to be rolled out in Bermuda
Bermuda: Preparations are underway in Bermuda where Airbnb Experiences is soon set to launch. The Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) said:
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Airbnb invites four people to Italy for regeneration project
Italy: Airbnb is inviting four people to spend three months in the Italian town of Grottole with free housing and
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Martinique Tourism Authority and Airbnb sign MoU
The Martinique Tourism Authority and Airbnb have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote community-led tourism to Martinique. In 2018,
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