Neowin News Feed for: Airbnb

Airbnb's new feature displays total accommodation price, helping you avoid hidden charges

Fiza Ali — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 17:49:57 +0000

Airbnb's planned update, coming this December, will include features such as total price display, pricing tools for hosts, and updates to the guest checkout feature for transparency. Read more...

Airbnb introduces new automated tax collection tool for its users in Italy

Fiza Ali — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 21:20:01 +0000

Airbnb brings a tool that automates the collecting and remitting of tourist tax. Its partnership with the National Association of Italian Cities will also aid in promoting the tax simplification tool. Read more...

Airbnb introduces new resources to make travel easier for disabled people

Fiza Ali — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:22:01 +0000

Airbnb is showing commitment to its Accessibility at Airbnb mission by introducing resources such as accessibility review, improved search filters and Experiences accessibility to make travel easier. Read more...

Airbnb commits to operate as a Net Zero company by 2030

Fiza Ali — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 16:08:01 +0000

In order to help address the climate crisis, Airbnb has committed to becoming a Net Zero company by 2030. For this, Elizabeth Sturcken is guiding Airbnb on sustainability targets and strategy. Read more...

Airbnb announces the global expansion of its Urgent Support Line to 11 new languages

Fiza Ali — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 23:14:02 +0000

Airbnb's global expansion of its Urgent Support Line reflects its commitment to creating a safer community for all. The Safety Center provides quick access to tools users may need in an emergency. Read more...

Airbnb and Made By Us collaborate to offer new Airbnb Experiences to travelers

Fiza Ali — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 21:36:01 +0000

With the partnership between Airbnb and Made By Us, guests will now be able to support institutions recovering from the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic while enjoying new Airbnb Experiences. Read more...

Airbnb.org collaborates with Afghan-serving organizations to aid refugees

Fiza Ali — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:48:01 +0000

Airbnb.org has launched its Afghan resettlement program to aid Afghan refugees. Naheed Samadi Bahram and Rona Popal will act as advisors to this initiative set up by Airbnb's charitable arm. Read more...

Airbnb's charitable arm says it'll house 20,000 Afghan refugees for free

Paul Hill — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:22:02 +0000

Airbnb's charitable arm, Airbnb.org, has announced it will provide temporary housing for 20,000 Afghan refugees that have left the country in recent days as the Taliban swept to power. Read more...

Airbnb will update its terms of service to end forced arbitration of sexual assault cases

Fiza Ali — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 14:14:01 +0000

Airbnb will now be updating its terms of service to put an end to the forced arbitration clause for hosts or guests in sexual assault or harassment cases. The update is expected to release this fall. Read more...

Airbnb.org is aiding flood victims by providing free accommodations

Fiza Ali — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 19:58:01 +0000

Airbnb.org has launched its emergency response program following massive floods across Western Europe to aid those displaced by the calamity. Temporary stays are available from now until August 2. Read more...

Airbnb's Flexible Destinations feature is now live

Fiza Ali — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:24:01 +0000

Airbnb will now allow its users to search for unique places to stay with Flexible Destinations. This feature combines with Flexible Dates and Flexible Matching to make traveling easier. Read more...

Airbnb extends global ban on parties until the end of summer 2021

Usman Khan Lodhi — Thu, 27 May 2021 19:00:01 +0000

Airbnb noted in the announcement that this measure has proven to be popular with its Host community, who had already banned parties under their own listing rules before the announcement. Read more...

Airbnb is canceling all Washington DC metro area reservations throughout inauguration week

Usman Khan Lodhi — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:02:02 +0000

In response to officials asking people not to travel to Washington DC, Airbnb is canceling all bookings in the metro area throughout the inauguration week. Those who made bookings will be refunded. Read more...

Airbnb launches campaign to promote economic recovery in Vancouver

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 04:10:01 +0000

Online home rental platform Airbnb has announced its latest initiative in partnership with local tourism promoting bodies. The campaign is based in Vancouver and aims to help the city's economy. Read more...

Airbnb introduces more tools to enhance search capabilities for business trips

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 16:22:01 +0000

Online short rental platform Airbnb announced today the introduction of new tools and features to improve its search functionality. The new improvements are designed to cater for business trips. Read more...

Well-paid tech workers say home ownership is elusive in new survey

Paul Hill — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 05:18:01 +0000

A new survey of more than 1,300 people reveals that more than half of workers at prestigious tech companies would find it too hard to buy a home in the Bay Area thanks to rocketing costs. Read more...

Airbnb host must pay $5,000 for canceling a reservation using a racist comment

Mina Esapa — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 16:40:01 +0000

An Airbnb host who cancelled a customer's reservation and left racist remarks back in February has been ordered to pay $5,000 in fines and must also enroll in an Asian-American studies course. Read more...

New York, Paris and other major cities band together to force Airbnb, Uber to the table

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 09:06:01 +0000

Major cities around the world are reportedly banding together in an effort to use their size and market power to bring Airbnb, Uber and other "charing economy" companies to the negotiating table. Read more...

EU comes out in support of Uber, Airbnb; banning services should only be 'last resort'

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 13:34:01 +0000

The European Commission has come out in support of the sharing economy and implicitly of Uber and Airbnb. The two companies have been facing crackdowns and bans from governments across the EU. Read more...