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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

Airbnb Now Accessible in Twice as Many Languages

We are doubling the number of languages in which hosts and guests can use Airbnb, now supporting 62 languages around the world.

November 4, 2019 · Community, Company

Rich Baer Joins Airbnb as Chief Legal Officer

Airbnb announces that Rich Baer will join the company as Chief Legal Officer.

September 24, 2019 · Company

Airbnb Announces Intention to Become a Publicly-Traded Company During 2020

Airbnb, Inc. announced today that it expects to become a publicly-traded company during 2020.

September 19, 2019 · Company

Update on the Airbnb Community

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

September 18, 2019 · Community, Company

An Update on Airbnb's Work to Fight Discrimination

Our mission is to create a world where anyone can belong anywhere, and this means discrimination has no place in our community.

September 10, 2019 · 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

As we work to grow this community and advance our mission, we are acquiring Urbandoor -- a global online marketplace where professionals can easily find furnished and serviced apartments tailored to their needs for extended business trips, relocations, and other longer-term stays.

August 5, 2019 · Company, Stays

Airbnb Introduces New Search Capabilities for Business Trips

Today, Airbnb is making it even easier to find work-friendly stays with a new work trip toggle and improved search results.

July 22, 2019 · Company

An Update on Instant Book

Today, we are announcing that nearly 70 percent of all Airbnb listings can be booked using Airbnb’s Instant Book feature

July 18, 2019 · Company, Stays

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 Luxe Reimagines Luxury Travel

Airbnb Luxe includes incredible places to stay, bookable through a beautifully designed, easy-to-use product, with access to trip designers who provide end-to-end trip planning, concierge services and 24/7 VIP support.

June 25, 2019 · Company, Stays

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

Airbnb in Japan: More Places to Stay Than Ever Before

One year after Japan passed new laws for home sharing, there are more Airbnb accommodation options for travelers in Japan than ever before.

June 6, 2019 · Company, Policy

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

Heritage Travel on the Rise: Airbnb and 23andMe Team Up to Make it Even Easier

With heritage travel trending, Airbnb and 23andMe have teamed up to help you travel as unique as your DNA.

May 21, 2019 · Company, Experiences, Stays

Angela Ahrendts Appointed to Airbnb Board of Directors

We are proud to announce that Angela Ahrendts has joined Airbnb’s Board of Directors as our third independent non-affiliated Board Member, joining Ken Chenault and Ann Mather.

May 16, 2019 · Company

Sean Joyce Joins Airbnb as Chief Trust Officer

Airbnb is designed to build trust between people on every part of their trip, and that is why we are excited to announce today that Sean Joyce, a global leader in trust, safety and privacy, is joining Airbnb as our first Chief Trust Officer.

May 13, 2019 · Company, Uncategorized

Melissa C. Thomas-Hunt Joins Airbnb as Head of Global Diversity and Belonging

Thomas-Hunt will lead the strategy and execution of our diversity and belonging initiatives for Airbnb employees around the world.

May 8, 2019 · Company

New Data: The Airbnb Advantage

New data regarding our community, along with findings from a recent survey of more than 230,000 hosts and guests around the world

May 8, 2019 · Company

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 Experiences Update

An update on the growth of Airbnb Experiences and background on the different kinds of Experiences that are proving popular with travelers.

April 30, 2019 · Company, Experiences

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

HotelTonight and Airbnb Finalize Acquisition

HotelTonight and Airbnb announced today that the acquisition bringing the two companies together has closed.

April 15, 2019 · 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

Update on Listings in Disputed Regions

Airbnb has settled all lawsuits that were brought by hosts and potential hosts and guests who objected to a policy the company recently announced concerning listings in disputed areas.

April 9, 2019 · Company, Policy

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

Airbnb Celebrates Half A Billion Guest Arrivals

Today, Airbnb is celebrating its global community who helped provide magical travel experiences to a half-billion guests around the world.

March 27, 2019 · Community, Company

Airbnb Expands Medical Stays Program with $1.2M in Funding to New Partners

Today Airbnb is announcing $1.2M in donations to new partners, the Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation and the Cancer Support Community, to help patients in need find housing for treatment.

March 26, 2019 · Company, Open Homes

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