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4 March 2021

Wonder Mama’s guide to Sydney’s LGBTQI epicentre

Airbnb Experiences host Wonder Mama has pulled together a list of must visit destinations in the heart of Sydney’s gay precinct.
4 March 2021
1 March 2021

Aussie and Kiwi women leading the way globally as Hosts on Airbnb

Aussie and Kiwi women are playing a major role in the economic recovery of their communities.
1 March 2021
22 February 2021

See What’s Possible When It’s Made Possible by Hosts

A behind-the-scenes look at the community stories that feature the magic of hosted travel.
22 February 2021
22 February 2021

Airbnb partners with farmer industry associations to grow regional tourism 

As part of a concerted effort to bring valuable tourism dollars to regional Australia and help farmers diversify their income, Airbnb has teamed up with peak farmer organisations.
22 February 2021
4 February 2021

Airbnb launches new Neighbour Support Line 

Airbnb today launched its Neighbour Support Line in Australia and New Zealand, which makes it even easier for community members to raise issues that may arise with nearby listings.
4 February 2021
27 January 2021

Tassie hosts on Airbnb open doors to more than 47,000 summer guest arrivals

Local hosts on Airbnb are continuing to make a big contribution to Tasmania’s economic recovery efforts, accommodating tens of thousands of guests arrivals, each one supporting local jobs and businesses.
27 January 2021
22 January 2021

Airbnb prevents hundreds of high-risk bookings in recent months

Airbnb’s high-risk reservation screening system - which helps stop parties before they start - continues to aim to give communities across Australia added peace of mind.
22 January 2021
16 December 2020

Airbnb partners with Tourism Tropical North Queensland

Tropical North Queensland is home to some of the world’s most famous natural wonders, a rich cultural history and a diverse community of welcoming and laid-back locals.
16 December 2020
Rows of vines closeup in Autumn at sunset in Victoria, Australia.
13 December 2020

Hosts roll out welcome mats to support Regional Travel Voucher Scheme

Regional hosts are set to help their fellow Victorians make the most of summer and explore their own backyard, bringing valuable tourism dollars into their local communities in the process.
13 December 2020
9 December 2020

Airbnb Rings the Bell with Hosts in Every Time Zone

We want to share our deep gratitude for the hosts who make Airbnb, Airbnb. Hosts share their homes, communities and passions, and make the world feel a little bit smaller.
9 December 2020
3 December 2020

Airbnb announces measures to help ensure safe and enjoyable New Year’s Eve

As part of ongoing efforts to crack down on party houses and other disruptions, Airbnb announced additional measures to give Australian communities added peace of mind this New Year’s Eve.
3 December 2020
1 December 2020

Enjoying a safe and relaxing festive season

As the festive season fast approaches, Airbnb is reminding all hosts of the importance of prioritising safety this summer so that they and their guests can enjoy a relaxing time.
1 December 2020
30 November 2020

Meet Our Hosts - How to host a unique listing that guests will rave about

Superhosts Glenn and Denise, of the coveted Fairytale Treehouse in Whangarei, New Zealand, share their advice on how to turn a quirky space into a listing guests will adore
30 November 2020
18 November 2020

Research Shows Aussies are Seeking a Summer of Simplicity

Airbnb to give away a month of free stays* as study finds Australians are keen for a summer of simple pleasures.
18 November 2020
18 November 2020

Supporting Western Australians

Airbnb recently launched our Let’s Get Around WA campaign, to actively encourage Western Australians to explore their own beautiful backyard and support locals in the process.
18 November 2020
17 November 2020

Kiwi host Joe Waide is on a mission to foster respect and understanding

Empowering guests with his knowledge of Māori culture has shaped Joe Waide’s approach to hosting
17 November 2020
13 November 2020

Airbnb continues taking action against party houses in New Zealand

As the festive season approaches, Airbnb has suspended more than 300 listings from the platform across New Zealand.
13 November 2020
12 November 2020

Tassie host Alice makes both guests and local wildlife feel right at home

Alice Papp sometimes tells her guests to think of her as “long-lost Aunty Al from Tasmania” to make them feel more at home.
12 November 2020
10 November 2020

Reinventing the great Aussie road trip

The great Aussie road trip is driving rejuvenation in hard-hit towns Australia-wide, with highways carrying this crucial tourism lifeblood from the city to the country.
10 November 2020
10 November 2020

Sydney host Julia shares her passions for design and sustainability

For Julia Dangar, sustainability is a priority – in fact it was a core part of the brief when it came to re-designing her home in the heart of Bondi.
10 November 2020
5 November 2020

‘Live Anywhere’ culture fosters rise of the Digital Nomad

New YouGov research commissioned by Airbnb has found a rising number of Australians are using the opportunity to work from home to work from any home on Airbnb
5 November 2020
30 October 2020

Airbnb community helps Aussies safely explore their own backyard

As the weather warms up and Aussies plan their end-of-year getaways, hosts on Airbnb have been busy preparing for a safe and responsible summer of hosting.
30 October 2020
30 October 2020

An Important Announcement from Airbnb

Earlier today, Airbnb Co-Founder and CEO Brian Chesky sent the following note to the Airbnb host community.
30 October 2020
25 October 2020

Airbnb partners with Australian Regional Tourism

Farmers and rural communities will have a new toolkit to create world-class farm stays and build more resilient local economies through agritourism.
25 October 2020
6 October 2020

Kia Ora! Airbnb reveals the most hospitable towns in New Zealand

Opua has been named New Zealand's most hospitable destination after achieving the highest percentage of five star reviews in the country.
6 October 2020
17 September 2020

Airbnb virtual town hall places spotlight on Trust and Safety

With Summer on the not-too-distant horizon, Airbnb hosts gathered online to hear more about what Airbnb is doing to help keep them, their guests and the broader community safe.
17 September 2020
31 August 2020

Airbnb hosts help Tasmanians make themselves at home 

The Airbnb community is delighted to be supporting the Tasmanian Government’s proposed travel voucher scheme as an innovative way to help drive tourism within the state.
31 August 2020
18 August 2020

State-of-the-art system rolled out Australia-wide to crack down on parties

Enhanced manual screening and industry-leading automated systems are being deployed Australia-wide by Airbnb to help combat parties and other neighbourhood disturbances.
18 August 2020
16 August 2020

Airbnb poised to help drive New Zealand tourism recovery: Oxford Economics

New research from Oxford Economics demonstrates how Airbnb is “well positioned to help accelerate the recovery of the tourism sector”.
16 August 2020
16 August 2020

Airbnb can play a ‘critical role’ in tourism recovery: Oxford Economics

New research from Oxford Economics indicates Airbnb's community will play a key role in driving a long-term recovery in Australian tourism and jobs growth.
16 August 2020
Australia Snow
1 July 2020

Snow season bookings on Airbnb up as Aussies & Kiwis plan winter escapes

Aussies and Kiwis are rushing to book local snow getaways in 2020, with new data from Airbnb showing pre-season bookings up on the same time last year.
1 July 2020

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