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Airbnb News

What started as AirBedandBreakfast.com has grown into a massive public company that IPOd in 2020. Airbnb is now the world’s largest online alternative-accommodation community, allowing millions of users to list, search, and rent authentic homestays and vacation-rental experiences in countless cities across the globe.

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Is Turning Off Hosts’ Cameras

Today's podcast looks at cameras in Airbnbs, Messi tourism in Saudi Arabia, and the decline of U.S. hospitality.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 month ago

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Privacy Update: A Ban On Indoor Security Cameras

The update is based on guest feedback.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 1 month ago

Online Travel

See Why Google’s Competitors Think It’s Violating Europe’s Digital Markets Act

As with privacy concerns, the European Union is ahead of the U.S. when it comes to regulating digital platforms such as Google. European online travel companies aren't satisfied with Google's changes — but hotels think they go too far.

Dennis Schaal | 2 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

What’s Next For Airbnb: AI, Co-Hosting, Experiences, and the ‘Heartland’

Airbnb has been talking about introducing non-core services for an extended period. It's an educated bet that some will trickle out this year.

Dennis Schaal | 2 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

Top U.S. Markets For Short-Term Rental Arbitrage

Premiums are declining, but there are some winners.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 2 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Approaches a New Milestone

Today's podcast looks at Airbnb's latest listings numbers, JetBlue and Spirit's latest agreement, and American Airlines' latest order.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Closes In on 1.5 Million Verified Listings to Build Trust

To verify 7.7 million listings, as untold numbers are constantly dropping off and new ones are added in more than 220 countries, is a daunting task. By its nature, this will be an imperfect process.

Dennis Schaal | 2 months ago

Travel Technology

Airbnb, Uber, Booking, Hilton: The Risks AI Poses on Business

Experts compare the current AI-based tech revolution to the birth of the internet. With that level of magnitude comes plenty of issues.

Justin Dawes | 2 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

NYC Hotels Stand to Gain From Short-Term Rental Crackdown. Here’s How Much

Meanwhile, listings are down and revenue per room is up for short-term rentals.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 2 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb’s New Listing Verification Process Favors Pro Hosts

With fraud a substantial problem in online travel these days, Airbnb is undertaking the mammoth task of trying to verify listings. The process is easier for professional hosts.

Dennis Schaal | 2 months ago