Parties are over on Airbnb as company enforces permanent ban
Worldwide: Airbnb will make its ban on parties at its listings a permanent policy after seeing a steep drop in unauthorised gatherings since implementing temporary restrictions in 2020.
Vrbo and TripAdvisor update traveller safety policies
Worldwide: Short-term rental platforms, including Vrbo [an Expedia Group brand] and TripAdvisor, are tightening their safety policies for travellers in the wake of allegations of violent crimes taking place at Airbnb listings. The former has made the decision to ban hosts from leaving keys in public places “where the owner, property manager or staff is […]