An update on our Major Disruptive Events Policy
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by Airbnb
9h ago
As part of our ongoing efforts to support travelers, we are introducing updates to our Extenuating Circumstances Policy, including renaming it to the Major Disruptive Events Policy to better reflect its purpose. This policy provides cancellation and refund support for our guests when unexpected major events like natural disasters, government travel restrictions or weather events impact their ability to stay at a location. When the policy is in effect, it does two things: first, it overrides the Host’s booking cancellation policy and enables guests to cancel eligible upcoming and active reserva ..read more
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Airbnb’s economic impact in South Carolina
Airbnb Citizen
by Airbnb
1w ago
The Airbnb Host community in South Carolina In South Carolina, Airbnb is an important economic tool for residents who share their homes to earn extra money. The vast majority of Hosts share just one home. By welcoming guests who spend money at small businesses, local restaurants and natural attractions, Hosts across South Carolina help support their local economies.  Note: below percentages are approximate. A source of supplemental income The majority of Hosts in South Carolina share their home occasionally — approximately 44 nights per year — to supplement their income. For many South ..read more
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Our commitment to fighting hate
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by Airbnb
1w ago
Airbnb is committed to building an inclusive company and a global community where people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences can feel welcome. Central to this work is our commitment to fighting discrimination and hate in all forms, including anti-Muslim hate and hatred directed toward Arab communities, as well as antisemitism. We are dedicated to upholding our non-discrimination policy, helping Hosts welcome guests from all cultures and communities, and supporting employees from all backgrounds by building a workplace where everyone can belong and thrive. As the Muslim community obs ..read more
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Pay transparency expanded to total compensation, including equity awards
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by Airbnb
2w ago
At Airbnb, we believe that greater transparency around employee compensation is critical to building a culture of trust and accountability.  In 2023, every Airbnb employee globally was provided access to the base pay range,1 in addition to the bonus target for their current role. We are excited to share that we’ve now expanded this to include annual performance equity award targets2 for all employees globally. This means every employee can now see the total target compensation range for their role.3 Externally, we began sharing base pay hiring ranges on job postings in the United States i ..read more
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Stay up all night in the Hidden Library of St Paul’s Cathedral, now on Airbnb
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by Airbnb
3w ago
Airbnb is inviting bookworms on the ultimate literary escape: an overnight stay in the Hidden Library of St Paul’s Cathedral – hosted by Abby Parker of BookTok’s @abbysbooks. Tucked away in one of London’s most iconic landmarks, the Hidden Library allows guests to immerse themselves in the enchanting world of literature – exclusively listed on Airbnb. It will also be the first time that someone has officially slept inside the Cathedral since the St Paul’s Watch protected the building during World War II.1  Boasting an especially curated collection of over 22,000 books – ranging from timel ..read more
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Airbnb 2024 spring update 
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by Airbnb
3w ago
Every day, an average of nearly 1 million guests put their trust in Airbnb as they check into a listing.1 Each one of them should feel confident that they know exactly what they can expect before they book.  Over the past year, through our 2023 Summer and Winter Releases, as well as our Fall Update, we have upgraded our product and policies to improve the user experience, help boost confidence and provide additional peace of mind for both Hosts and guests. Today, we’re sharing an update on our work to continue to deliver on high quality and reliability across the platform.  Verified ..read more
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Airbnb welcomes EU agreement on new STR rules
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by Airbnb
1M ago
Airbnb welcomes the European Parliament vote on a new EU short-term rental regulation that will make rules more clear, simple and easy to follow, while giving authorities access to the information they need to enforce fair and proportionate rules. New EU-wide rules are a watershed moment for Airbnb and our industry. For the last two years Airbnb has called for an EU-wide approach to short-term rental rules that will help make regulations more consistent across the bloc. Platforms and authorities will have clear guidance on how to share data and it should become simpler for Hosts to register wi ..read more
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Searches surge 1,000% ahead of upcoming US solar eclipse
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by Airbnb
1M ago
As the days grow longer and the weather warms, interest in the solar eclipse is helping to drive travel this spring, with many cities along the eclipse’s path named among spring’s top trending destinations. On April 8, skies stretching from Mexico, the US and Canada are set to darken mid-day, marking the last time a total solar eclipse will cross North America for more than 20 years.  Trending destinations along the path of totality  Interest in the 2024 solar eclipse is generating massive demand for stays on Airbnb along what’s called the path of totality. Airbnb insights show a 1,0 ..read more
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Discover the architectural marvels concentrated in this picturesque Canadian town
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by Airbnb
1M ago
If you’re considering booking a winter getaway before the snow disappears for another season, look no further than this hidden gem destination steeped in culture, architecture, and natural beauty. Nestled just north of Quebec City, the charming Lac-Beauport, Quebec has stayed under the radar, serving as a secret weekend destination for Quebec City residents.  More and more, Quebecers are travelling local and staying on Airbnbs across the province. In fact, new data shows that in 2023, Quebecers continued to book on Airbnb all across the province with nearly 1 million guest arrivals in 202 ..read more
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Last year, Airbnb guests traveled to more cities than ever before
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by Airbnb
1M ago
Last year was a year of unprecedented exploration by Airbnb guests. In 2023, Airbnb guests traveled to more than 100,000 cities and towns across more than 200 countries and regions, making it the most dispersed year of travel ever on the platform, made possible by our Hosts, which now number over 5 million, globally.1  More than 4,000 cities and towns across the globe welcomed their first Airbnb stays last year and the vast majority (nearly 80 percent) of these new Airbnb destinations were in non-urban places worldwide. From the small, historical town of Huépac, Mexico, to the picturesque ..read more
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