Air Bnb Newsroom

The Airbnb Newsroom is a section of the Airbnb website that provides news and updates about the company, its products, and its impact on the travel and hospitality industry. The newsroom includes press releases, blog posts, and other resources for journalists, investors, and the general public.

Airbnb is a popular online platform that connects hosts who have extra space with travelers looking for accommodations. Founded in 2008, Airbnb has grown rapidly and is now available in over 220 countries and regions around the world. The company has also expanded beyond traditional home-sharing to include experiences and other travel-related services.

Airbnb Community Fund grants awarded to 120+ nonprofits around the world

January 26, 2024 Allen Santos Comments Off

Created in 2020 as part of our commitment to share our success with our stakeholders, the Airbnb Community Fund will distribute $100 million by the end of 2030 to strengthen communities around the world. Celebrating […]

The most liked homes on Airbnb’s Instagram from 2023

January 26, 2024 Allen Santos Comments Off

According to our recent trend forecast for 2024, national parks, amazing views, and beach categories rank amongst the top booked categories for the year ahead. The popularity of nature getaways is also apparent through Airbnb’s […]

New EU STR rules a step closer after European Parliament vote

January 26, 2024 Allen Santos Comments Off

Airbnb welcomes the latest vote in the European Parliament, marking a further step towards the adoption of the EU’s new short-term rental rules. New EU-wide rules are a watershed moment for Airbnb and our industry. […]

Houston nonprofits receive over $150K through the Airbnb Community Fund

January 26, 2024 Allen Santos Comments Off

Local nonprofits BakerRipley and Houston Area Women’s Center are recipients of Airbnb’s 2023 Community Fund grants. The two organizations received a combined $175,000 in grants and are among more than 120 nonprofit recipients worldwide, including […]

Airbnb using AI to help clampdown on New Year’s Eve parties globally

December 18, 2023 Mariel Alumit Comments Off

As communities around the world get ready to ring in 2024, Airbnb is bringing in restrictions on certain bookings over New Year’s Eve that aim to reduce the risk of unauthorized and disruptive parties in […]

Airbnb-friendly apartments turns one

December 18, 2023 Mariel Alumit Comments Off

Roughly one year ago, we launched Airbnb-friendly apartments (AFA), the first marketplace to allow renters to find apartment buildings where they can also host their primary residence part-time on Airbnb. With housing costs still extraordinarily […]

Recapping Canada: Guest Favourites and giving back top 2023

December 15, 2023 Mariel Alumit Comments Off

O Canada! It was another big year in travel for the Great White North in 2023. As the year comes to a close, we’re celebrating some of the biggest and brightest Canadian travel stories here […]

Brian Chesky discusses power of entrepreneurship at HOPE Global Forum

December 13, 2023 Mariel Alumit Comments Off

Today, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky joined Operation HOPE’s founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John Hope Bryant for a fireside chat on the power of entrepreneurship at the annual HOPE Global Forum in Atlanta. Since […]

An update on withholding Host income taxes in Italy

December 13, 2023 Mariel Alumit Comments Off

Airbnb Ireland has finalized a settlement with the Italian Revenue Agency on the matter of withholding Host income taxes. The settlement agreement covers Host withholdings during the 2017 – 2021 period, for an aggregate payment […]

Speaking out against hate

December 8, 2023 Mariel Alumit Comments Off

Racism, religious bias, hate, and discrimination go against everything we believe in, and we continue working to fight discrimination and build an equitable and inclusive community. This work includes enforcing our non-discrimination policy, helping Hosts […]