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Trust Innovation Update: Protecting Hosts, Guests, and Communities

Last month Brian Chesky, Airbnb’s CEO and Head of Community, announced a set of safety directives that represent the most important trust innovations in our history

December 5, 2019 · Community

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

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

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

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

Update on the Airbnb Community

Today, we are offering a series of updates regarding stakeholders in the Airbnb community

September 18, 2019 · Community, Company

Setting a New Bar for Belonging With Our Biggest Night Ever

On August 10, more than 4 million people stayed in an Airbnb listing. It was the biggest night in Airbnb history and set a new bar for belonging on Airbnb.

August 14, 2019 · Community, Company

Meet the Hotdoggers Hosting the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Stays

AlexanDog and Jake N’ Bacon will welcome guests to America’s favorite hot dog on wheels.

July 17, 2019 · Community, Stays

Airbnb Celebrates New Orleans Community

Airbnb is proud to have hosted an event at this year's Essence Festival in New Orleans, and we’re sharing a few stories capturing the celebration.

July 12, 2019 · Community, Experiences, Stays

Hosts Improving Home Safety – American Red Cross Sound the Alarm Events

To the hosts across the United States who have stepped up and volunteered to install free smoke alarms in at-risk communities, we extend our sincere thanks.

July 3, 2019 · Community

Introducing New Ways to Improve Accuracy of Accessibility Information for Guests

To provide guests with clearer accessibility information and enhance the booking experience for guests with accessibility needs, we now require hosts to supply photos of their listing’s accessibility features.

July 3, 2019 · Community, Company

Airbnb Estimated Direct Economic Impact Exceeds $100 Billion in One Year

Host income and guest spending led to more than $100 billion in estimated direct economic impact across 30 countries.

July 1, 2019 · Community

A Message from Melissa Thomas-Hunt

An update about some of the things we are working on to ensure Airbnb is a workplace that enables everyone to realize their potential.

June 24, 2019 · Community, Company

Update on Recent NYC Incident

At Airbnb, we are fully committed to doing more to improve our process, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it’s core to our mission of belonging.

June 3, 2019 · Community, Policy, Stays

Airbnb’s Growth and Summer Travel Updates

As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, check out the latest regarding the Airbnb Community and summer travel trends.

May 24, 2019 · Community, Company, Stays

Airbnb Hosts Global Summit on Healthy Tourism in Communities with Little Travel Infrastructure

International policymakers and global tourism experts have gathered at Airbnb’s first ‘New Destinations Summit’ on building sustainable tourism models in communities with no - or a few - hotels.

May 9, 2019 · Community, Experiences, Stays

To Our Community of Teachers, Thank You

This Teacher Appreciation Week, current and former students are standing up to thank teachers for all the ways in which they lift up the next generation of thinkers and innovators -- the leaders of tomorrow.

May 8, 2019 · Community, Experiences, Stays

A Day in The Life of an Italian Sabbatical Volunteer

May 7, 2019 · Community, Experiences, Policy, Stays

Staying in Grottole: Meet the Local Hosts Transforming a Sleepy Village

A spotlight on the hosts in the tiny community of Grottole who are taking part in the Italian Sabbatical: a unique urban regeneration project aiming to revitalize the historic town.

May 7, 2019 · Community, Policy, Stays

Airbnb Launches Donations Feature to Support Communities in Times of Need

Airbnb launches new feature to hosts in the United States to support temporary housing for people in times of need, 100% of donations to go to non-profit partners.

May 1, 2019 · Community, Company, Open Homes

Airbnb-produced Documentary Film GAY CHORUS DEEP SOUTH to Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival on April 29

Airbnb has developed and produced GAY CHORUS DEEP SOUTH, a documentary feature set to premiere at the 18th annual Tribeca Film Festival on April 29.

April 18, 2019 · Community, Company

Airbnb Proudly Supports the Introduction in Congress of the NO BAN Act

Airbnb is proud to announce our support of the NO BAN (National Origin-Based Anti-discrimination for Nonimmigrants) Act.

April 10, 2019 · Community, Company, Policy

Follow in Van Gogh’s Footsteps with Airbnb

To celebrate Vincent van Gogh’s 166th birthday, Airbnb is launching three new Social Impact Experiences in partnership with the Van Gogh Heritage Foundation.

March 28, 2019 · Community, Experiences

Diversity at Airbnb

Today, we are releasing information regarding our US-based workforce and our ongoing efforts to recruit and retain employees from underrepresented communities.

March 28, 2019 · Community, Company