Airbnb to expand into co-hosting and relaunch Experiences
US: Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky has hinted that the home-sharing firm will branch out into new products and services, such as co-hosting, and relaunch its Experiences program in 2025, as part of the company’s second quarter earnings call.
Airbnb reports most profitable Q1 ever, forecasts Q2 “headwinds”
US: Airbnb has reported its most profitable first quarter to date in its earnings report for Q1 2024.
Airbnb debuts ‘Icons’ category and group trip features
US: Airbnb has unveiled Icons, a new category of experiences hosted by stars from across music, sport, film and more, as well as new group trip planning features, as part of its 2024 Summer Release.
Airbnb announces revised Major Disruptive Events Policy
US: Airbnb has informed its hosts and guests that it is updating its Extenuating Circumstances Policy and changing its name to a revised Major Disruptive Events Policy, effective from 6 June 2024, to make it “easier to understand” for everyone.
Airbnb issues global ban on indoor security cameras
Worldwide: Airbnb has announced that it is issuing a global ban on the use of indoor security cameras at its listings, as it seeks to prioritise guest safety and privacy and responds to increasing security concerns.
Airbnb reports defiant outlook in “inflection year” despite Q4 losses
US: Airbnb has projected a defiant outlook for the year ahead which it views as an “inflection point” for the business, despite posting an unexpectedly high loss for the fourth quarter of 2023 in its latest earnings report.
Airbnb to undergo senior team reshuffle
US: Airbnb has announced that it is reshuffling its executive leadership team, including the creation of a new chief business officer role, the appointment of a new chief financial officer, and the upcoming departure of a long-serving executive.
Stricter taxation measures get Senate approval in France
France: The French Senate has approved measures to implement tougher taxation on short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb in order to address a perceived “distortion of competition” compared to the country’s hotel sector.
Airbnb hires former White House chief of staff as chief legal officer
US: Airbnb has announced the appointment of Democrat politician and former White House chief of staff, Ron Klain, as its chief legal officer, effective as of 1 January 2024.
Airbnb acquires AI stealth company GamePlanner.AI
US: Airbnb has announced the acquisition of GamePlanner.AI, a stealth 12-person AI company led by Adam Cheyer and Siamak Hodjat.