Rentals to Rescue supports refugees in Ukraine
US / Ukraine: Rentals to Rescue, a group of hospitality professionals, has revealed that it has helped to house ten families / people from funds raised back in March and April through a GoFundMe page.
Airbnb sanctioned by Russia over alleged data storage violations
Russia: Airbnb, along with other tech firms, has been sanctioned by Russia’s communications regulator, Roskomnadzor, for alleged data storage violations.
Russia targets Airbnb and tech firms over data legislation
Russia: Russian communications regulator Roskomnadzor has opened cases against Airbnb and other large Silicon Valley tech firms over alleged violations of personal data legislation.
Airbnb cancels existing reservations in Russia and Belarus
Worldwide: Airbnb has announced that it has cancelled all existing reservations in Russia and Belarus for stays or Experiences starting on or after 4 April.
Russia – Ukraine crisis: Aftershocks in travel and hospitality
Russia / Ukraine: Eloise Hanson and Paul Stevens analyse the aftershocks of the war in Ukraine and what it means for the travel and hospitality industries.
Airbnb pledges support to house 100,000 Ukrainian refugees
Worldwide: Airbnb has pledged to offer free, short-term housing to up to 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine through Airbnb.org, following the Russian invasion.