Australians are being warned by Airbnb to closely follow police directions and stay home this weekend to both slow the spread of COVID-19 and avoid hefty penalties.
Susan Wheeldon, Airbnb’s Country Manager for Australia, has warned Australians to strictly follow guidance from local authorities and avoid unnecessary travel, particularly leisure travel to regional areas this Easter.
Co-Founder, CEO and Head of Community Brian Chesky sent an email to hosts today with details on host relief efforts and an update to our Extenuating Circumstances policy.
Today, Airbnb is announcing a new global initiative to help connect those responding to the COVID-19 pandemic with safe and convenient places to stay while they carry out their critical work. The company’s goal is to help house 100,000 healthcare professionals, relief
The last few days have been incredibly challenging for everyone. It's our goal to be as transparent and proactive as possible. Here’s a message from our founders to our hosts.
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 3.
A crisis like COVID-19 affects all stakeholders within our community. We’re committed to doing everything we can to fairly support hosts and guests, consistent with how our two-sided marketplace works.
Airbnb is announcing "More Flexible Reservations", a suite of tools to help hosts and guests navigate uncertainty and meet their needs to cancel or postpone their hosting and travel plans.
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.
This International Women’s Day (IWD), Airbnb is celebrating its female host community through #HostWithHer, an initiative that celebrates their stories and offers real-life advice.
Australia is in the midst of an unprecedented bushfire event. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the ongoing bushfires during this devastating time.
Airbnb guests in Australia spent at least an estimated $1.27 billion in Australian restaurants and cafes in 2018, supporting small businesses and local jobs in communities across the nation.
Airbnb has joined forces with Crime Stoppers Australia, Surf Life Saving Australia, Kidsafe Australia, and the Centre for Internet Safety to launch National Safety Roadshow series and Online Hub
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.
In celebration of the 5th anniversary of the Superhost program, we’re highlighting incredible hosts, with one Aussie sharing her tips for taking hospitality to the next level
National campaign will award five pubs across Australia a grant up to $50,000 each to refurbish and promote their business, encouraging Australians to reconnect with each other and their country.
To mark World Kindness Day on November 13, we are celebrating our Airbnb hosts, who always go above and beyond, not just for their guests but for the wider community.
As we gear up for a sizzling hot summer, here’s a look at where travellers are winding down the year, and where Aussies and Kiwis will be ringing in 2019.
To mark World Kindness Day on November 13, we are celebrating our Airbnb hosts, who always go above and beyond, not just for their guests but for the wider community.
From wave catching, to drumming, and even funky DJ-ing, Airbnb reveals that seniors are craving new activities. Australia in top five countries with the most Experience guests age 60+
Airbnb is encouraging Australians and New Zealanders to help make travel more accessible by sharing their accessible homes’ features and hosting accessible experiences on the platform.
