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Rural Stays and Online Experiences Boost Host Income

While overall host earnings have slowed since the onset of the COVID-19, we are beginning to see encouraging signs, with some hosts earning more now than they did last year.

July 8, 2020 · Experiences, Stays

Airbnb Launches Online Cooking Experiences with Award-Winning Chefs

Today, Airbnb unveils a new curated collection of Online Cooking Experiences hosted by Michelin-starred and world-renowned chefs.

July 1, 2020 · Experiences

Online Experiences Hosts Bring to Life a Global Celebration of Pride

Guests around the world will celebrate Pride like never before, with unique Online Experiences across more than 10 countries available during the month of June and beyond.

June 22, 2020 · Experiences

Airbnb Unveils New Summer Lineup of Online Experiences

Today, Airbnb is announcing a new lineup of Online Experiences to help guests travel virtually and hosts earn money.

June 17, 2020 · Experiences

Airbnb Offers Online Experiences to Celebrate Father's Day

Discover new ways to create family fun this summer, and find Online Experiences perfect for Father’s Day with cigar tasting, card magic, archery and more.

June 12, 2020 · Experiences

Online Experiences Help to Generate Income for Hosts During Difficult Time

Online Experiences help to generate income during difficult times. Top earners net over $20,000 hosting Experiences from home.

May 26, 2020 · Experiences

#GetBehindTheMask Launches to Support Vulnerable South African Communities

Airbnb spearheads a new campaign which supports the making and donating of 50,000 face masks and a relief fund for hosts in under-resourced rural and township communities.

May 26, 2020 · Community, Experiences

Airbnb Unveils New Online Experiences on Global Accessibility Awareness Day

From adaptive yoga to learning sign language, Airbnb is highlighting more than 20 new Online Experiences which have been designed by hosts with accessibility in mind.

May 21, 2020 · Experiences

The Top Trends Fueling Airbnb Travelers' Wanderlust

From cabins to celebrating missed special occasions beachfront, here are the aspirational trends emerging from Airbnb guests dreaming of their next trip.

May 20, 2020 · Experiences, Stays

Airbnb and Bumble Make First Dates More Fun with Online Experiences

Level up your online dating game with a virtual jazz club, a cool wine class, or Mexican street tacos.

May 14, 2020 · Experiences

Airbnb Offers Online Experiences to Celebrate Mother’s Day from Afar

Commemorate Mother’s Day with wine with an archaeologist, sound bath meditation, virtual jazz clubs, and more.

May 1, 2020 · Experiences

Literary-Inspired Experiences to Celebrate World Book Day from Home

In honor of World Book Day, Airbnb unveils ways you can enjoy reading from home through a collection of Online Experiences and inspiring homes that celebrates all things literary.

April 22, 2020 · Experiences, Stays

Enjoy the Magic of Airbnb Experiences From the Comfort of Your Home

Today we're announcing the launch of Online Experiences, a new way for people to connect, travel virtually and earn income during the COVID-19 crisis.

April 8, 2020 · Company, Experiences

Experiences Paused to Prioritize Safety of Community

Based on the guidance of governments and health experts regarding social distancing, we’ve made the difficult decision to pause all Airbnb Experiences until at least April 30.

March 16, 2020 · Community, Company, Experiences

Extenuating Circumstances Policy Activated Around the World

Our Extenuating Circumstances policy now applies globally to all existing reservations made on or before March 14, 2020, with a check-in date of April 14, 2020 or earlier.

March 14, 2020 · Community, Company, Experiences, Stays

The Women Powering Our Community

With female hosts earning more, and more than 54 million women traveling the world on Airbnb this year alone – women continue to lead the way in our community.

March 5, 2020 · Community, Experiences, Stays

Black Americans Setting Top Travel Trends in 2020

New Airbnb survey finds Black Americans setting travel trends in 2020.

February 13, 2020 · Community, Experiences, Stays

What's Next in Travel: Nature Treks, Trips to the Past and Conscious Dining

Airbnb reveals the latest travel trends as travelers gear up for their 2020 plans.

February 11, 2020 · Experiences, Stays

100 Talented Home Cooks Chosen for a Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip to Italy

Selected by a panel of judges, 100 cooking aficionados have been chosen to bring together the best of the world’s culinary traditions in Italy this summer.

February 4, 2020 · Experiences

The 2020 Airbnb Black Travel List

Today, Airbnb announced their 2nd annual Airbnb Black Travel List, a yearly spotlight of Black leaders and influencers in travel.

February 3, 2020 · Experiences, Policy, Stays

Explore the Bahamas Like a Local

Live the Islander Lifestyle with these Bahamian Homes and Experiences on Airbnb.

January 29, 2020 · Experiences, Stays

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

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

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

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