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January 18, 2021

Airbnb Celebrates the World of Korean Pop Music with Inside K-pop

Airbnb is lifting the veil on the explosive Korean pop music industry with an unprecedented look behind the scenes of K-Pop with "Inside K-pop".
January 18, 2021
A host explains her recipe during a cooking Airbnb Online Experience.
January 12, 2021

Kick-Off 2021 with Malaysia’s Most Booked Airbnb Online Experiences

As Malaysians return to sheltering at home during the MCO, Airbnb reveals the most booked local Online Experiences in 2020 to inspire online travel in the new year.
January 12, 2021
Airbnb logo placed on deep pink gradient colored background
December 24, 2020

Travel with Peace of Mind with Airbnb’s Urgent Support Line

Announcing the expansion of our Urgent Support Line globally to 100% of users who've selected English as their primary language in-app.
December 24, 2020
December 21, 2020

Experience a Little Holiday Magic with Airbnb

We are partnering with Santa Claus entertainers around the world to keep Santa in business and the magic of Christmas alive this year.
December 21, 2020
December 14, 2020

21 for 2021: Airbnb Reveals 21 Moments at Home to Enjoy This December

Airbnb has curated ‘21 for 2021: Moments at Home’, a list of 21 unique Homes and Online Experiences that Malaysians can enjoy this December.
December 14, 2020
December 9, 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.
December 9, 2020
December 4, 2020

Home for the Holidays: Deck the Halls with Kris Jenner on Airbnb

Kris Jenner hosts a very Kardashian Christmas on Airbnb
December 4, 2020
November 25, 2020

Rejuvenate Your Work-life Balance with an Airbnb Work-cation

Airbnb compiles a list of “work-cation” getaways that will have Malaysians hankering to ditch their current makeshift workspace in a heartbeat.
November 25, 2020
November 18, 2020

Airbnb Welcomes the First Bollywood Hosts

Bollywood super couple Gauri and Shah Rukh Khan open their New Delhi home on Airbnb.
November 18, 2020
November 11, 2020

Airbnb Explores the Future of Travel across APEC

Policymakers, business leaders and industry experts across various economies within the APEC convened recently to discuss topics surrounding the future and recovery of tourism.
November 11, 2020
November 11, 2020

Airbnb Welcomes Tourism Tax for Short-Term Accommodation

Airbnb has broadly welcomed the Malaysian Government’s decision to expand the tourism tax to include the short-term accommodation industry.
November 11, 2020
November 5, 2020

Living and Working Anywhere Across Asia Pacific

At the Travel Reimagined: an APEC and Airbnb Tourism Forum, Airbnb released new data highlighting how 2020 has seen significant changes in how people want to work, travel and live.
November 5, 2020
November 5, 2020

Media Statement by Airbnb on Budget 2021 Wishlist

With the upcoming Budget 2021, Airbnb hopes that further consideration will be given to the host community and short-term rental accommodation players as contributors to the travel and tourism sector
November 5, 2020
November 5, 2020

An Important Announcement from Airbnb

Earlier today, Airbnb Co-Founder and CEO Brian Chesky sent the following note to the Airbnb host community.
November 5, 2020
October 30, 2020

Airbnb, APEC Tourism Working Group & NCAPEC To Host Virtual Tourism Forum

APEC and Airbnb are co-hosting a series of digital forums on Nov 3, 6 and 11, 2020 to explore how travel can be re-imagined for the better in the future.
October 30, 2020
October 21, 2020

No Tricks Just Treats! Celebrate the Spooky Season at Home with Airbnb

Transport yourself into a virtual world of ghosts, terror and all things Halloween with Airbnb Online Experiences.
October 21, 2020
October 15, 2020

Airbnb: Tourism Recovery at Risk from Blanket Ban in Strata Buildings

Airbnb has warned that Malaysia’s tourism recovery could be threatened by talk of proposed blanket bans on short-term rentals in strata buildings.
October 15, 2020
A host explains her recipe during a cooking Airbnb Online Experience.
October 6, 2020

Take Virtual Trips From Home For Out-Of-School Learning

Airbnb has recently introduced a new collection of Online Experiences - Field Trips, where parents can now send their kids on a virtual trip of discovery.
October 6, 2020
September 30, 2020

Sarawak, Johor, Penang Have Among the Most Hospitable Cities in Malaysia

In honor of World Tourism Day, Airbnb is celebrating hosts who always go above and beyond — earning 5-star reviews from their guests and communities.
September 30, 2020
September 14, 2020

Discover Unique Heritage Homes and Experiences on Airbnb this Malaysia Day

This upcoming Malaysia Day, get some inspiration for your next relaxing getaway as Airbnb unveils a diverse array of stunning Homes and Experiences.
September 14, 2020
August 24, 2020

Airbnb Offers Experiences Led by Artists Around the World, Right at Home

New Airbnb Online Experiences hosted by Broadway stars will bring you behind the scenes of your favorite musicals.
August 24, 2020
August 23, 2020

Airbnb Welcomes Malaysia’s Tourism Financing Fund

Airbnb today welcomed the Malaysian Government’s efforts to support the country’s tourism industry and kickstart economic recovery with the launch of the new PENJANA Tourism Financing initiative.
August 23, 2020
White Airbnb Bélo over a colorful gradient.
August 12, 2020

Airbnb Can Play ‘Critical Role’ in MY’s Tourism Recovery: Oxford Economics

Commissioned by Airbnb, Oxford Economics recently released a report titled “The Economic Impact of Airbnb in Malaysia" to explore the total economic impact of Airbnb nationwide between 2015 and 2019.
August 12, 2020
July 29, 2020

Hosts in Malaysia Welcome Airbnb's Expert-Backed Enhanced Cleaning Protocol

● Hosts can enrol their listings in Airbnb’s Enhanced Cleaning Protocol and can now access the enhanced cleaning educational materials in their local languages through the Resource Center
July 29, 2020
Lex Gillette, gold medalist Paralympian hosts an Airbnb Online Experience.
July 23, 2020

Airbnb, IOC and IPC Announce Summer Festival of Online Experiences

Airbnb, the IOC, and the IPC will bring the spirit of the Olympics and Paralympics online with a curated program of activities.
July 23, 2020
July 22, 2020

Cuti-Cuti Malaysia with your Best Buddies for International Friendship Day

Chill out at one of these 9 stays on International Friendship Day that will definitely make #FriendshipGoals
July 22, 2020
July 14, 2020

Airbnb Appoints Amanpreet Bajaj as GM for India, SEA, HK and Taiwan

Airbnb has today announced the appointment of Amanpreet Bajaj as General Manager for India, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
July 14, 2020
July 7, 2020

Airbnb Launches Online Cooking Classes with Award-Winning Chefs

Airbnb recently unveiled a new curated collection of Online Cooking Experiences hosted by Michelin-starred and world-renowned chefs.
July 7, 2020
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July 5, 2020

Airbnb's Policy Recommendations for Post-COVID Economic Relief

Airbnb has proposed to the Malaysian government several policy recommendations for consideration to help everyday people and small business operators.
July 5, 2020
July 1, 2020

Airbnb Sees Domestic Travel Surge in Malaysia

Airbnb Sees Bookings Surge 190% month-over-month in Malaysia.
July 1, 2020
June 16, 2020

Airbnb Launches Enhanced Clean Endorsed by Malaysian Medical Association

Airbnb launches its Enhanced Cleaning Protocol in Malaysia, the first overarching standardized protocol for cleaning and sanitization for short-term rental accommodation, endorsed by the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA)
June 16, 2020

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