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Airbnb and City of Santa Monica Reach Settlement Agreement

Today Airbnb and the City of Santa Monica announced a settlement agreement that will ensure all Airbnb listings are in compliance with the City’s short-term rental ordinance.

December 10, 2019 · Policy

Airbnb and Pan American Health Organization Announce Partnership

Airbnb is partnering with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to provide our community with food safety resources such as food safety guidelines, trainings, and general food safety tips

December 4, 2019 · Policy

Giving Thanks and Building Trust This Holiday Season

As families across the US prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving later this week, we wanted to do some thanking of our own.

November 27, 2019 · Company, Stays

HotelTonight and Busy Philipps Are Seeking America’s Biggest Planners

This holiday season, HotelTonight is unveiling a challenge to embrace spontaneity and to reap the benefits of a trip less planned, leaving room for more carefree, serendipitous moments and experiences.

November 25, 2019 · Stays, Uncategorized

Airbnb Launches Global Search for 100 of the Most Talented Home Cooks

To celebrate Airbnb Cooking Experiences, a new category of bookable experiences that unlock the hidden culinary traditions of families all around the world, we are launching a global search for 100 of the world’s best home cooks and treating them to a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Italy.

November 25, 2019 · Experiences

Introducing "Cooking" on Airbnb Experiences

Today, we’re unveiling Cooking on Airbnb Experiences - a new category of bookable experiences that unlock the hidden culinary traditions of families all around the world.

November 25, 2019 · Experiences

Belinda Johnson to Join Airbnb Board of Directors

Airbnb announced today that Belinda Johnson will be appointed to the Airbnb Board of Directors.

November 22, 2019 · Company

What Type of Culinary Traveler Are You?

Will travel for food: take our quiz to help decide which type of culinary traveler you are and check out the foodie Experiences for further trip planning inspiration.

November 21, 2019 · Experiences

Check-In to the Trend: New Host The Tiny Chef Talks Food Trends on Airbnb

This month, Airbnb Trend Expert, Ali Killam, meets up with our newest hosts, Tiny Chef and team, to discuss why kitchens and food travel are booming with guests.

November 19, 2019 · Experiences, Stays

Airbnb and IOC Announce Major Global Olympic Partnership

Today, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Airbnb announced a partnership to create a new standard for hosting spectators and athletes alike.

November 18, 2019 · Company, Stays

Building on Our Commitment to Trust

Earlier this month, we initiated a 10-day sprint to review and accelerate the development and implementation of new trust initiatives. Today, we want to highlight some of the investments and initiatives we are undertaking to build trust in our community.

November 15, 2019 · Community, Experiences, Policy

Airbnb in Asia Pacific: Empowering Travel Beyond Big Cities

Travel beyond big cities is on the rise, with off-the-beaten-track destinations surging in popularity on Airbnb faster than in typical urban tourism hotspots.

November 13, 2019 · Community, Policy, Stays

Spreading the Benefits of Tourism Beyond Big Cities

From promoting off-the-beaten path destinations to empowering local hospitality entrepreneurs, Airbnb is helping communities beyond big cities keep the financial benefits of tourism close to home.

November 13, 2019 · Community, Policy, Stays

Live Like a Maharaja on Airbnb

Jaipur’s Royal Family becomes Airbnb’s first Royal Hosts, listing their family home, the City Palace of Jaipur on Airbnb.

November 10, 2019 · Stays

Airbnb Guests Spent at Least $25 Billion at Restaurants and Cafes in 2018

Estimated to exceed US$30 billion in 2019, Airbnb’s unique community network effect is spreading the benefits of tourism and helping to keep these impacts local

November 7, 2019 · Community, Company

In The Business Of Trust

Earlier today, Airbnb Co-Founder, CEO and Head of Community, Brian Chesky, shared the following email with global employees.

November 6, 2019 · Company, Policy

Five Applicants Chosen from over 140,000 Hopefuls for Antarctic Sabbatical

Five passionate individuals have been selected from over 140,000 applicants. They will travel to Earth’s most remote continent to join a first-of-its-kind scientific research mission led by Kirstie Jones-Williams.

October 30, 2019 · Stays

Hosts from across South Africa Take Center Stage in Airbnb Exhibition

Airbnb has launched a photographic exhibition in Johannesburg - shining a spotlight on South African entrepreneurs from under-resourced communities that haven’t traditionally benefited from tourism.

October 30, 2019 · Experiences, Stays

The Astro Poets Reveal Where To Travel To Based On Your Zodiac Sign

For travel inspiration, look to the stars. We’ve teamed up with The Astro Poets to match you with a destination that will inspire your wanderlust.

October 24, 2019 · Stays

Barbie® Opens the Doors to Her Iconic Malibu Dreamhouse on Airbnb

Later this month, Barbie will hand over the keys to her Malibu Dreamhouse for the first ever stay.

October 16, 2019 · Community, Stays

Land in One of These Retrofitted Aircrafts for a First-Class Inspired Stay

Airbnb has rounded up a sampling of aircrafts that have been converted into spaces you can actually sleep in overnight.

October 15, 2019 · Stays

20 for 2020: Airbnb Reveals the 20 Destinations to Visit Next Year

Top trending spots for 2020 include eco-conscious cities like Eugene and Guadalajara, culture hubs like Bilbao and Milwaukee and emerging destinations like Romania and the Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu.

October 9, 2019 · Stays

A Touchdown Stay in the Goodyear Blimp on Airbnb

Stay in the iconic Blimp before it flies out to capture aerial footage of the rivaled college football game at the University of Michigan on October 26.

October 8, 2019 · Community, Stays

Meet the Goodyear Blimp Pilot Hosting the Blimp Stays

Jerry Hissem will welcome guests to the iconic airship.

October 8, 2019 · Community, Stays

Residential Elevator Safety

An update on new safety guidance from the Consumer Safety Product Commission, who recently put out an advisory on how to protect against gaps within residential elevators

October 8, 2019 · Policy

Hosts on Airbnb Invite Daring Guests To Book These Spirited Stays For $31

Stay in these spooktacular homes in celebration of Halloween but beware, this opportunity is not for the faint of heart.

October 7, 2019 · Stays

Introducing Airbnb Animal Experiences

Rescue the lost pets of Chernobyl, discover arctic foxes or paddle-board with corgis with Airbnb’s latest collection of animal-first Experiences guided by an industry-leading policy created with World Animal Protection

October 3, 2019 · Experiences

Airbnb Animal Experiences Spotlight: KISS Concert for Great White Sharks

To celebrate the launch of Airbnb Animal Experiences, KISS will perform their first ever at sea concert for great white sharks (and a few humans, too)