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Airbnb trials “reserve now, pay later” in US
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS/Canada: Airbnb has begun testing a “reserve now, pay later” feature in the US and Canada, allowing guests to secure bookings without paying upfront.
Airbnb’s anti-party technology takes effect over July Fourth holiday weekend
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Short-term rental platform Airbnb is utilising anti-party technology across the US to block high-risk reservations ahead of the July Fourth holiday. The platform has used these technologies over the past four years. The company previously reported that they have prevented more than 51,000 potential party-related bookings during Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends […]
TUI disputes Airbnb’s claims on overtourism
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEurope: Travel giant TUI has pushed back against Airbnb’s recent claims that hotels are primarily responsible for over-tourism, reigniting a growing debate over the impact of short-term rentals on popular destinations across the European Union. In a statement, TUI suggested that short-term rental [STR] platforms are in fact a significant contributor to the issue. The […]
Anti-tourism protests intensify in southern Europe
Reading Time: 2 minutesEurope: Cities across Spain, Italy and Portugal have seen a wave of anti-tourism demonstrations in recent weeks, as local residents voice frustration over rising living costs and housing shortages linked to mass tourism and holiday lets. Protests have taken place in destinations including Barcelona, Mallorca, Malaga, Lisbon, Venice and the Canary Islands, where residents argue […]
Hotels named as main cause of overtourism in EU, says Airbnb
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: New data from online accommodation platform Airbnb is challenging assumptions about short-term rentals and overtourism, suggesting that traditional hotels remain the dominant force behind growing tourist volumes across the European Union. According to Airbnb’s latest report, Overtourism in the EU, nearly 80 per cent of guest nights in EU destinations in 2024 were spent […]
Airbnb announces FIFA partnership
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: As anticipation grows for major upcoming football events, Airbnb has announced a landmark partnership with FIFA. The collaboration will see Airbnb become the official alternative accommodations and experiences booking platform for several key FIFA tournaments, including the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, FIFA World Cup 2026, and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027. Over the […]
Deadly shooting raises concerns over STR policy in Columbia
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: A deadly shooting at an Airbnb property on 6 June in Columbia, South Carolina, led city leaders to reconsider the city’s approach to short-term rental (STR) regulations. The incident resulted in the death of 18-year-old Jayden Brackins and left three other teenagers injured. Two suspects have been arrested, and police are searching for another […]
Barcelona hits back at Airbnb for failure to remove ‘illegal’ listings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSpain: Barcelona’s Deputy Mayor is preparing measures to hit back at the wave of “illegal” tourist listings in the city. The move comes as the city prepares to hit back at online accommodation platform Airbnb after 800 reportedly illegal listings failed to be removed from the site this year. Barcelona’s deputy mayor, Laia Bonet, emphasised […]
Airbnb’s growing anti-party efforts
Reading Time: 2 minutesAirbnb is ramping up its use of anti-party technology to prevent “high-risk” reservations following a rise in regulatory issues.
Half of STR guests prefer hotels for activities, Phocuswright finds
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: A new report from travel market analyst Phocuswright reveals that 49 per cent of short-term rental (STR) guests believe hotels provide more information on tours and activities