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Recent News About Airbnb
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Airbnb announces new smart lock integrations
Airbnb announced that smart lock integrations with August and Yale are now available alongside Schlage. Hosts in the US and Canada can now connect compatible Schlage, August, and Yale smart locks to their Airbnb accounts.
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Airbnb announces rise in Labor Day searches for college football towns
Airbnb announced that searches for properties in college football towns increased nearly 130% over Labor Day weekend. Guests are also favoring listings in categories such as amazing views and cabins.
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Airbnb announces surge in local travel
Airbnb announced that local travel is growing, with nights stayed by guests within 300 miles of home nearly doubling in the past five years. For end-of-summer holidays like Labor Day, over half of Airbnb stays in the US in 2023 were within driving distance.
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Airbnb announces safety initiative for hosts and guests with Americares
Airbnb announced a partnership with Americares to provide hosts with resources for extreme weather preparedness. The program includes free carbon monoxide and smoke alarms for active hosts to enhance safety.
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Airbnb announces $200k investment in housing reform and host accessibility
Airbnb announced a $200,000 contribution to Up for Growth and YIMBY Action to bolster their grassroots housing reform efforts. This investment also supports initiatives to make hosting on Airbnb more accessible.
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Airbnb announces over 1,000 accessible listings in Paris
Airbnb announced that over 1,000 step-free accessible listings are available in the Paris region, with nearly 300 in the Adapted category. The company has partnered with APF France handicap, para-athletes, and Matterport to raise awareness and support hosts with accessibility features.
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Airbnb announces 70% surge in European searches during Taylor Swift's tour
Airbnb announced a significant increase in searches for stays in Europe by Americans during Taylor Swift's tour dates across the continent, rising nearly 70% compared to last year. As Taylor Swift continues her European tour this summer, followed by a return to North America in the fall to conclude her tour, Airbnb anticipates continued high demand for accommodations in these regions.
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Airbnb announces surge in Olympic-related bookings across France
Airbnb announced that interest in the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 is leading to bookings during the event in Paris having surged by 400% compared to the previous year. Paris has emerged as the top-searched city on the platform during the games, leading to available listings in the Paris area rising by 40%.
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Airbnb announces new EU regulations
Airbnb announced that new European Union (EU) regulations include streamlined data-sharing guidelines for platforms and authorities, alongside simplified registration procedures for hosts. There is a two-year transition period preceding formal adoption.
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Airbnb announces partnership with ChargePoint for EV chargers
Airbnb announced a partnership with ChargePoint to support the increasing demand for electric vehicle (EV) chargers by offering U.S. hosts discounts on chargers and installation services. This initiative aims to make it easier and more affordable for hosts to provide EV charging amenities.
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Airbnb announces anti-party measures for holiday weekends
Airbnb has announced the implementation of its anti-party system for the upcoming Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends. The company's initiative is designed to mitigate isolated issues and aid hosts in promoting positive experiences for guests and their neighborhoods.
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Airbnb announces partnership with United Spinal for entrepreneurship academy for hosts with mobility needs
Airbnb has revealed a partnership with United Spinal to establish the Airbnb Entrepreneurship Academy, a program specifically designed to train individuals, including those with mobility needs, in hosting on the Airbnb platform. The initiative is intended to encourage entrepreneurship among diverse and historically underrepresented communities.
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Airbnb announces expansion of Entrepreneurship Academy partnerships
Airbnb has revealed plans for its Entrepreneurship Academy to collaborate with more than 30 organizations in 2024, aiming to broaden hosting opportunities for diverse and historically underrepresented communities. The initiative seeks to familiarize these communities with the Airbnb platform, thereby offering them economic prospects.