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

Have Airbnb Guest Favorites Overshadowed the Superhost Program?

Some individual hosts feel the superhost program is too rigid, while others believe it’s overshadowed by listings-focused Guest Favorites.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 2 days ago

Have Airbnb Guest Favorites Overshadowed the Superhost Program?

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb CEO’s 10-Year, $1 Billion Pay Package

Today's podcast looks at Airbnb CEO's compensation package, TUI's sustainability bonds, and Google's greener travel.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 days ago

Airbnb CEO’s 10-Year, $1 Billion Pay Package

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb CEO’s 10-Year Pay Package Could Turn Into $1 Billion or More

The net proceeds of Brian Chesky's 10-year pay package — which he said would be donated to host programs and to charities — would really soar if Airbnb's share price breaches tough-to-reach targets.

Dennis Schaal | 5 days ago

Airbnb CEO’s 10-Year Pay Package Could Turn Into $1 Billion or More

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Wants To Work With Cities to Enable Renters To Be Hosts

You can expect Airbnb to run campaigns to push for local laws that would allow renters to put their apartments on Airbnb.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 1 week ago

Airbnb Wants To Work With Cities to Enable Renters To Be Hosts

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb-Backed Samara Aims to Tackle Tight Housing Market in California

Samara’s factory in Mexico will bring the design and production of the units in-house.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 2 weeks ago

Airbnb-Backed Samara Aims to Tackle Tight Housing Market in California

Short-Term Rentals

Expedia Is Considering Ways to Introduce Sponsored Listings on Vrbo

Short-term rentals could be the next frontier for sponsored listings. Hotels are difficult enough, but vacation rentals may be even more complex to get right.

Dennis Schaal | 2 weeks ago

Expedia Is Considering Ways to Introduce Sponsored Listings on Vrbo

Airlines

Michelin Has a New Hotel Rating System

Today's podcast looks at Michelin's new ratings, Spirit's next steps, and Europe's short-term rental boost.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 weeks ago

Michelin Has a New Hotel Rating System

Short-Term Rentals

Short-Term Rentals in Path of Solar Eclipse Are Nearly Sold Out

Many smaller cities on the path of totality with short-term rentals have reached 100% occupancy, according to AirDNA. But larger cities aren’t far behind.

Elizabeth Casolo, Skift | 2 weeks ago

Short-Term Rentals in Path of Solar Eclipse Are Nearly Sold Out

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Makes Changes to Its Cancellation Policies

Today's podcast looks at Airbnb's new weather policies, Marriott's new urban timeshares, and Las Vegas' new route from London.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 weeks ago

Airbnb Makes Changes to Its Cancellation Policies

Short-Term Rentals

Hurricanes But Not Flu Outbreaks: Airbnb Revises Cancellation Policy

Airbnb's new cancellation policy will cover hurricanes — if they trigger government travel bans. But if there is a flu warning in the U.S., a malaria emergency in Thailand, or a Covid-19 outbreak, these situations would not be covered.

Dennis Schaal | 3 weeks ago

Hurricanes But Not Flu Outbreaks: Airbnb Revises Cancellation Policy