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Airbnb News

What started as AirBedandBreakfast.com has grown into a massive public company that IPOd in 2020. Airbnb is now the world’s largest online alternative-accommodation community, allowing millions of users to list, search, and rent authentic homestays and vacation-rental experiences in countless cities across the globe.

Short-Term Rentals

Booking.com Enters Into $100 Million Tax Settlement With Italy

Booking settled Italy's claim that it needed to collect VAT on short-term rentals for many partners. This could have big implications for the sector in other EU countries.

Emilio Parodi, Reuters | 2 weeks ago

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb and Booking Set to Benefit From EU Agreement on Short-Term Rentals

Establishing uniform short-term rental rules across the European Union would be a major step forward for the sector. Local opponents would not greet the news enthusiastically.

Foo Yun Chee , Reuters | 2 weeks ago

Short-Term Rentals

Will Las Vegas’ Sphere Be a Big Zero?

Today's podcast discusses Airbnb's enhancements for hosts, Las Vegas' latest big attraction, and Singapore Air's earnings.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 weeks ago

Skift Short-Term Rental Report

Airbnb Is Back With Updates

The much-awaited Airbnb’s winter release is here. Among the list of embellishments is "Guest Favorites,” new tools for hosts, and a review revamp.

3 weeks ago

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb’s Brian Chesky Is Done With Back to Basics

Airbnb could be seen as a victim of its own success – with guests, hosts and cities all taking aim. But it’s done rebuilding, and focusing on moving forward.

Sarah Kopit | 3 weeks ago

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb’s Latest Tools: ‘Guest Favorites,’ AI Photo Tours, and More

If all of these Airbnb features work as advertised, then they will benefit hosts and guests — and Airbnb.

Dennis Schaal | 3 weeks ago

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb’s Solution to NYC Listings Drop: Hotels

Today's podcast discusses Airbnb's hotel idea, Hilton's timeshare deal, and Egypt's tourism drop.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 weeks ago

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Tax Probe in Italy Leads to $836 Million Seizure Order

As with most of these matters, this tax dispute will be fought out in the courts. This isn't the end of the saga.

Reuters | 3 weeks ago

Hotels

Airbnb May Add More Boutique Hotels as NYC Listings Collapse

Diluting its short-term rental business is one thing Airbnb won't need to worry about if it indeed increases its hotel offerings in New York City.

Dennis Schaal | 3 weeks ago

Skift Short-Term Rental Report

Airbnb’s Record Profit and Million Listings

Airbnb's latest quarter marks its most profitable and highest revenue-generating period to date, with a reported net income of $1.6 billion.

4 weeks ago