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HRC Recognizes Airbnb as One of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality

January 21, 2020 · Company, Policy

Airbnb Signs First Tax Collaboration in Central and Eastern Europe

The first partnership on tourism levies in the region, Airbnb has signed an agreement with the City of Vilnius, Lithuania, on the automated collection of tourism taxes.

January 16, 2020 · Policy

New Rules in Denmark are Driving Responsible Growth on Airbnb

Almost one year since new rules were enacted in Denmark, there are more listings on Airbnb in Denmark than ever before and data indicates strong rule compliance amongst hosts.

January 16, 2020 · Policy

Airbnb Remits €58 Million in Tourist Tax to French Municipalities for 2019

The tourist tax collected in France in 2019 has doubled that of 2018. One tourist tax euro out of five goes to rural municipalities under 3,500 inhabitants.

January 10, 2020 · Policy

Airbnb Responds to EU Court Decision

Airbnb co-founder Nathan Blecharczyk has written to major cities across Europe following a decision at the EU’s top court.

December 19, 2019 · Policy

Airbnb and Seville City Hall Join Forces to Promote Sustainable Travel

Airbnb and Seville City Hall are working together on a campaign to promote sustainable tourism that is respectful of neighborhoods and supportive of local shops and businesses.

December 18, 2019 · Policy

A Step Forward in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires has taken a step to recognize its citizens' right to participate in the tourism economy, by approving a new short term rental law.

December 17, 2019 · Community, Policy

Airbnb Signs New Tax Collaboration in Switzerland

The sixth partnership of this kind in Switzerland, Airbnb has signed an agreement with Lucerne Tourism on the automated collection of tourism taxes.

December 17, 2019 · Policy

How Airbnb is Working to Protect You this Holiday Season

We are launching new features and policies to help our community stay safe, including new mechanisms to support hosts, guests and neighbors with concerns about unauthorized parties or disturbances.

December 13, 2019 · Company, Policy

2019 in Review: Our Partnerships with Cities Around the World

At Airbnb, we are pursuing new opportunities for regulatory partnerships with government every day. Here's what we've achieved in 2019 alone.

December 12, 2019 · Company, Policy

Airbnb Delivers $2 Billion in Tourist-Related Taxes to Local Governments

Airbnb will close out 2019 with a landmark US$2 billion in tourist-related taxes that have been collected and remitted to local governments on behalf of our global host community.

December 12, 2019 · Company, Policy

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

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

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

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

Airbnb Africa Academy: Training in the Western Cape

At the start of July, 38 Tourism Entrepreneurs (TEs) from across the Western Cape joined us for two days of immersive learning as part of Airbnb’s Africa Academy.

August 6, 2019 · Policy