Tag: Airbnb

Airbnb plans to employ “hundreds” at new Atlanta tech hub

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Airbnb has announced plans to open a technical hub in the City of Atlanta, Georgia, with the eventual aim to provide “hundreds” of technical and non-technical jobs across its product development teams. The company is intending to open the new hub in Atlanta later this year, and has pledged to donate any economic incentives […]

Airbnb tightens short-term rental controls in France

Reading Time: 2 minutesFrance: Following the conclusion of its IPO in December, Airbnb is continuing to be seen to tighten its control of short-term rentals by throwing out members who have failed to register with their local authorities, this time in cities across France. The strengthening of restrictions will apply to popular tourist destinations across France that have […]

Airbnb introduces Health Safety Attestation tool

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Airbnb’s latest voluntary tool will enable hosts to request that guests state they are clear of Covid-19 symptoms and have not knowingly been recently exposed to the virus. The Health Safety Attestation is being developed in line with guidelines from the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organisation (WHO).  In […]

Scottish Parliament endorses “urgent” rental licensing system

Reading Time: 3 minutesScotland: A Scottish Parliament committee has backed proposals to introduce a licensing system for short-term rentals, despite widespread opposition from the tourism industry. The Local Government Committee voted in favour of implementing the system by four to free, and six to one in favour of plans to enforce “control areas” across the country to limit […]

Airbnb joins SiteMinder hotel distribution channel revenue list

Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: SiteMinder, a guest acquisition platform for hotels, has revealed that Airbnb and Mr & Mrs Smith have joined the list of distribution channels that brought the greatest booking revenue to hotels in 2020 and since the hotel booking reset in April. The annual lists point not only to the sustained growth of direct bookings […]

Airbnb partners with Dettol maker RB to protect community

Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Airbnb has announced a partnership with RB, the makers of cleaning supplies and disinfectant brand Dettol, allowing hosts in more than 20 countries to buy RB product bundles and reassure guests about their safety standards. The partnership has gone live in more than 20 countries, including the UK, US, China, Brazil and India, where […]

7-Eleven gaming experience stays listed on Airbnb

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Convenience store chain 7-Eleven is listing two-night stays at its new “luxury” 7-Eleven Evolution Store in Dallas County, Texas on Airbnb for gamers wanting to test the retailer’s latest products and consoles. Dallas County officially opened on 1 February for two stays on 26 and 28 February, which will be hosted remotely by Dallas […]

Airbnb expects more “connected and relaxed” travel in 2021

Reading Time: 6 minutesUS: Airbnb has published its latest US-focused report detailing how it expects travel to return in 2021 and highlighting how there will be a shift towards more meaningful travel in a bid to limit mass tourism post-vaccine rollout. According to the report, US consumers will prioritise spending as much time as possible with their family and […]

Airbnb reveals global wish list destinations in 2021

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorldwide: Airbnb has released its top trending destinations in terms of trip searches for 2021 that are high on the wish list of many travellers around the world. With lockdowns and restrictions on movement still in force across the world, overseas travel will be difficult for the foreseeable future, nonetheless it is not deterring people […]

Airbnb denounced by Uighur rights campaigners in China

Reading Time: 2 minutesChina: Airbnb has been urged to withdraw its support for the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Games by campaigners in China fighting for the rights of Uighur Muslims in the country. The End the Uighur Genocide Movement has been gaining traction around the world for their public support of Uighur Muslims, who are alleged to […]