Vrbo's Super Bowl 'risk scores' are basically pre-crime for house parties
An algorithm will flag risky bookings and let hosts cancel for free.
Airbnb
Airbnb will improve transparency around pricing
You'll be able to see the total cost of a stay (before taxes) in search results.
Airbnb starts testing anti-party tech in the US and Canada
The company will look for signs of 'potentially high-risk reservations.'We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Airbnb is banning party houses permanently
A temporary COVID ban has become a 'bedrock community policy.'
New York City reportedly has more Airbnb listings than rentable apartments
That's despite a 2016 law banning many short-term rentals.
Airbnb's big redesign helps you split stays between homes
There are also new guarantees if a trip goes haywire.
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
Bad rentals apparently make for good TV.
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
At the same time, people are booking Ukraine Airbnbs they'll never use to help residents.
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
Hopper already has over two million listings worldwide with more getting added every day.Airbnb will offer travel insurance this spring
You won't need outside help if a trip goes sideways.
Airbnb doubles its pledge to house Afghan refugees
The company says it has the capacity to support an additional 20,000 refugees.
Airbnb says you don't need to be a host to help it house Afghan refugees
The company pledged to provide at least 20,000 refugees with a place to stay.
Airbnb drops sexual harassment and assault arbitration rules for guests and hosts
The company made a similar change for its employees in 2018.
Airbnb adds built-in speed test to help hosts include WiFi info in listings
The feature is now rolling out in the US.
Airbnb adds more flexible search options
The company is also making it easier for people to list their homes.
Airbnb's flexible search focuses on where you're travelling, not when
Airbnb is acknowledging the realities of travel in the remote work era.
Airbnb has been quietly using social media to root out and ban extremists
It's said to have banned more than 100 accounts with ties to hate groups.
