Airbnb to check out of China on 30 July
China: Airbnb is set to shutter its domestic tourism business and experience listings in China in July as a result of the effects of the country’s lockdowns and restrictions
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Airbnb pledges support to house 100,000 Ukrainian refugees
Worldwide: Airbnb has pledged to offer free, short-term housing to up to 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine through Airbnb.org, following the Russian invasion.
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Airbnb China appoints new COO
China: Airbnb’s Chinese arm has hired a new chief operating officer, Siew Kum Hong, effective immediately. Hong had previously joined
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Airbnb dismisses data-sharing lawsuit against New York City
US: Airbnb has settled its drawn-out dispute with New York City by dismissing a lawsuit against the city over the
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Airbnb gives China arm greater autonomy
China: Airbnb will empower it its China division to make its own locally-tailored strategy. The approach has been taken by
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Airbnb seeks growth in Japan before major sports events
Tokyo: Airbnb co-founder Nathan Blecharczyk has said the home-sharing firm wants to grow in Japan ahead of this year’s Rugby
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Airbnb unveils Plus Homes service in India
India: Airbnb has announced the introduction of its Plus Homes range in India, which it claims will be synonymous with
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