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Airbnb to roll out new services to address host pain points
Reading Time: 3 minutesUS: Airbnb is attempting to address common pain points facing new hosts in its Winter Release this week, although it was met with a mixed response from the industry.
Airbnb to include cleaning fees in total display prices
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: From next month, Airbnb will refine its search results and enhance transparency in the booking process to include cleaning fees in the total display prices.
Airbnb reports most profitable quarter ever
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Airbnb has recorded record profits and revenues in the third quarter of this year – marking its best quarter to date.
Airbnb reports record bookings and predicts “strong” summer
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Airbnb has reported record bookings and rising rates in its second quarter earnings call with travel demand continuing its consolidation.
Gebbia steps back from Airbnb but will remain on board
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia is stepping back from his full-time operating role at the home-sharing company to spend more time with his family and take up new projects.
Chesky donates $100m to Obama Foundation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky has pledged $100 million to the Obama Foundation to establish the Voyager Scholarship, aimed at supporting college students pursuing careers in public service. The program, which intends to support 100 students in its first year, will provide financial aid ($50,000) to help college students cover tuition costs over two years. […]
Airbnb rolls out updated search and booking features
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: As part of the company’s 2022 Summer Release, Airbnb has introduced a range of new search tools and booking features, including split stays and a protection program. CEO Brian Chesky has described the updates as “the biggest change to Airbnb in a decade”. In a promo video, Chesky introduces the all-new Airbnb Categories feature. […]
Airbnb to allow staff to work from anywhere
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Airbnb has announced it will allow its employees to work from anywhere without their salaries being cut.
Airbnb cancels existing reservations in Russia and Belarus
Reading Time: 3 minutesWorldwide: Airbnb has announced that it has cancelled all existing reservations in Russia and Belarus for stays or Experiences starting on or after 4 April.
Airbnb pledges support to house 100,000 Ukrainian refugees
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Airbnb has pledged to offer free, short-term housing to up to 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine through Airbnb.org, following the Russian invasion.