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April 15, 2020

Airbnb, Philippine Private Sector Ramp Up Support for COVID-19 Frontlines

Airbnb launches initiative to support Philippines COVID-19 frontline responders through a joint effort between Airbnb and Filipino hosts, together with the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation.
April 15, 2020
April 8, 2020

Airbnb Launches Initiative to Support Thai COVID-19 Frontlines

Thailand is the latest country to join Airbnb’s expanding global initiative to provide places to stay for 100,000 COVID-19 frontline responders.
April 8, 2020
A host smoothes out creases on the sheets of a bed for her upcoming Airbnb guests.
April 8, 2020

German Hosts Provide Housing to Frontline Medical Staff

More than 4,000 hosts and hotels on Airbnb in Germany have signed up their listings to provide free and affordable housing to frontline medical staff all over Germany.
April 8, 2020
A woman opens the curtains and light pours into the bedroom of her Airbnb listing.
April 1, 2020

Hosts in Spain to Offer Frontline Medical Staff Free Places to Stay

Airbnb is working with hosts in Spain so they can offer their spaces for free, or as cheaply as possible, for frontline medical professionals battling COVID-19 in Spain.
April 1, 2020
An Airbnb host looks out onto her yard during sunset.
March 28, 2020

NHS and Frontline Medical Staff Get Free Places to Stay on Airbnb

Hosts on Airbnb are offering NHS and other frontline medical staff free places to stay, and Airbnb will waive all fees associated with the stays.
March 28, 2020
A welcoming Airbnb host sits at her dining room table during a sunny day.
March 26, 2020

Airbnb Hosts to Help Provide Housing to 100,000 COVID-19 Responders

Airbnb is launching a global initiative to provide free or subsidized housing to healthcare providers, relief workers and first responders.
March 26, 2020
A welcoming Airbnb host sits at her dining room table during a sunny day.
March 26, 2020

Hosts to Help Provide Housing to 100,000 COVID-19 Responders

Airbnb is launching a global initiative to provide free or subsidized housing to healthcare providers, relief workers and first responders.
March 26, 2020
March 24, 2020

Free Places to Stay for Medics & Caregivers Fighting Coronavirus in France

Airbnb is partnering with the French Government to expand the Open Homes program and provide access to free accommodation for medical staff and caregivers battling the coronavirus outbreak.
March 24, 2020
January 31, 2020

Airbnb Responds to Expansion of Travel Ban

Airbnb issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s announcement that it will expand its travel ban to six additional countries.
January 31, 2020
September 3, 2019

Airbnb Launches Open Homes Program for Those Affected by Hurricane Dorian

The Open Homes Program is now activated in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, and Virginia.
September 3, 2019
May 1, 2019

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
March 26, 2019

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
November 12, 2018

UPDATE: Airbnb Activates Open Homes Program Amidst California Wildfires

In response to the growing threat of the California wildfires, Airbnb has activated the Open Homes program, our platform to provide free temporary housing to evacuees and emergency relief workers.
November 12, 2018
October 10, 2018

Airbnb Activates Open Homes Program Ahead of Hurricane Michael

The program will facilitate free temporary housing in Florida, Alabama and Georgia for evacuees and relief workers.
October 10, 2018
September 21, 2018

Airbnb Announces Expansion of Open Homes Platform to Include Medical Stays

Starting today, Airbnb hosts can open their homes for free to people traveling for medical treatment or respite.
September 21, 2018
September 20, 2018

One Year After Hurricane Maria

New Airbnb data shows that tourism to Puerto Rico is recovering fast.
September 20, 2018
September 12, 2018

Airbnb Activates Open Homes Program Ahead of Hurricane Florence

Airbnb Open Homes is activated in the southeastern region of the US helping evacuees and emergency relief workers impacted by Hurricane Florence find temporary housing now through October 1.
September 12, 2018
August 13, 2018

In the Name of Service: Celebrating Hosts Who Help Those in Need

Our generous hosts do some serious good, opening their homes—and lives—to guests facing hardship due to natural disaster, political unrest or life-threatening diseases.
August 13, 2018
August 10, 2018

10 Years of Community

It’s been a decade since we launched Airbnb, and to celebrate, we’re sharing unique stories from our community.
August 10, 2018

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