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How Uber and the gig economy changed the way we live and work
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Airbnb to hosts: please stop filming the guests
Airbnb has released new privacy policies that forbid the placement of any cameras inside rental properties. The new rules also limit outdoor camera use.
Airbnb will let hosts send you smart lock codes through its app
Airbnb will soon let hosts send you smart lock codes through its app. They'll be able to connect smart locks to the app and automatically generate a unique code for each guest.
The FTC wants to ban hidden 'junk fees' that jack up the price of your purchases
A new rule proposed by the FTC targets hidden and "bogus" fees businesses often add onto their services at checkout, aiming to do away with the deceptive practices.
Airbnb's next focus appears to be long-term rentals
Airbnb chief executive Brian Chesky told the Financial Times that the company is going "a little bit beyond its core business" starting next year.
Airbnb refocuses on cheap rooms as its rentals get pricier
Airbnb is refocusing on cheap listings with Airbnb rooms.
Airbnb is banning people ‘likely to travel’ with prohibited users
Airbnb is reportedly banning users who, despite having a clear background, were associated with people the company deems a safety risk.
Vrbo's Super Bowl 'risk scores' are basically pre-crime for house parties
Airbnb rival Vrbo is using algorithms to decide whether renters are likely to throw a house party.
Airbnb will improve transparency around pricing
You'll be able to see the total price for your vacation rental (before taxes) in search results, on the map and on the price filter page.
Airbnb starts testing anti-party tech in the US and Canada
The company will look for signs of 'potentially high-risk reservations.'
Airbnb is banning party houses permanently
Airbnb is permanently banning all parties and events at host properties around the world.
New York City reportedly has more Airbnb listings than rentable apartments
New York City currently has more AirBnb listings than apartments for rent despite a 2016 law banning short-term rentals.
Airbnb's big redesign helps you split stays between homes
Airbnb has unveiled a redesigned experience, including a new feature that helps you split stays for longer trips.
Airbnb will stop offering refunds when a host or guest contracts COVID-19
An updated extenuating circumstances policy will apply to bookings made on or after May 31st.
Airbnb's safety team will be the focus of a documentary series
Airbnb's crisis team for bad rentals will be the subject of a documentary from 'Queer Eye' producers.
Airbnb adopts permanent remote work option for employees
They'll be earning the same salary wherever it is in their country they choose to live.
Airbnb is suspending its operations in Russia and Belarus
Airbnb is halting operations in Russia and Belarus, CEO Brian Chesky announced in a tweet.
Airbnb offers free housing for up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees
More than 300,000 people have fled the country after Russia invaded.
Hopper wants to challenge Airbnb with short-term vacation rentals
This week Hopper announced that it will be expanding its travel services with new support for short-term home rentals.
Airbnb will offer travel insurance this spring
Airbnb will offer travel insurance this spring to reassure guests worried about resuming travel.