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Airbnb announces revised Major Disruptive Events Policy
Reading Time: 3 minutesUS: Airbnb has informed its hosts and guests that it is updating its Extenuating Circumstances Policy and changing its name to a revised Major Disruptive Events Policy, effective from 6 June 2024, to make it “easier to understand” for everyone.
Airbnb issues global ban on indoor security cameras
Reading Time: 3 minutesWorldwide: Airbnb has announced that it is issuing a global ban on the use of indoor security cameras at its listings, as it seeks to prioritise guest safety and privacy and responds to increasing security concerns.
Airbnb reports defiant outlook in “inflection year” despite Q4 losses
Reading Time: 3 minutesUS: Airbnb has projected a defiant outlook for the year ahead which it views as an “inflection point” for the business, despite posting an unexpectedly high loss for the fourth quarter of 2023 in its latest earnings report.
Airbnb to undergo senior team reshuffle
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Airbnb has announced that it is reshuffling its executive leadership team, including the creation of a new chief business officer role, the appointment of a new chief financial officer, and the upcoming departure of a long-serving executive.
Stricter taxation measures get Senate approval in France
Reading Time: 2 minutesFrance: The French Senate has approved measures to implement tougher taxation on short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb in order to address a perceived “distortion of competition” compared to the country’s hotel sector.
Airbnb hires former White House chief of staff as chief legal officer
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Airbnb has announced the appointment of Democrat politician and former White House chief of staff, Ron Klain, as its chief legal officer, effective as of 1 January 2024.
Airbnb acquires AI stealth company GamePlanner.AI
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Airbnb has announced the acquisition of GamePlanner.AI, a stealth 12-person AI company led by Adam Cheyer and Siamak Hodjat.
Airbnb unveils Guest Favorites and Listings tab in Winter Release
Reading Time: 4 minutesUS: Airbnb has unveiled three major upgrades as part of its 2023 Winter Release to help guests understand exactly what to expect before they book, and enhance security and transparency for hosts.
Airbnb highlights “record travel season” but predicts Q4 “volatility”
Reading Time: 3 minutesUS: Airbnb has reported a “record summer travel season” on its platform in its third quarter earnings results, although it is predicting greater “volatility” in Q4.
Brian Chesky: What we learned from his Diary of a CEO podcast
Reading Time: 5 minutesWorldwide: Airbnb co-founder and CEO, Brian Chesky, joined entrepreneur and ‘Dragon’s Den star, Steven Bartlett, on his Diary of a CEO podcast to discuss his career and life this week.