BIZARRE: Airbnb - What They Never Told You

Airbnb Pours Millions Into L.A. City Elections Ahead of Olympics

The short-term rental giant wants to expand vacation rentals, backs Mayor Bass and other local candidates.

Capital & Main · 18h ago

Here's What to Expect From Airbnb's Next Earnings Report

Airbnb is scheduled to report its third-quarter results next month, and analysts expect a double-digit earnings growth.

Barchart · 20h ago

Airbnb's New Chore Ban Sparks Fierce Backlash as Guests Clash Over Cleaning Fees, Mess and Who Should Clean Up

Airbnb's new checkout rules will limit the chores hosts can require, reigniting debate over cleaning fees, guest responsibilities and the cost of short-term rentals

International Business Times UK · 21h ago

Airbnb’s new cleaning rules spark internet fights with hosts whining they can’t make guests wash dishes and do laundry

One social media user said Airbnb hosts are providing ‘Motel 6 service’

The Independent UK · Oct 24

Airbnb frees guests from cleaning responsibilities; hosts have strong feelings on the matter

Some hosts claim the policy changes Airbnb have brought in are unfair.

We Got This Covered · Oct 23

Airbnb Bans Bed-Stripping and Dish-Washing at Check-Out — and Hosts Are Already Threatening to Walk

Airbnb bans checkout chores like stripping beds and washing dishes starting Nov. 20. Here's what guests can expect and why hosts are pushing back.

Latin Times · Oct 23

Modern life is stuck in a sea of sameness. The pursuit of beauty is a necessary antidote

Everything has become so frictionless and optimised that concerted efforts must be made to turn back towards beauty and individuality – even if it has no explicit market value

The Guardian - AU · Oct 23

Airbnb guests no longer have to wash the dishes or strip the beds at checkout

Airbnb guests may soon have fewer chores to tackle before checking out

The Independent UK · Oct 22

Engineer Builds Rental Business: Ohio couple turns cave into cash; social media drives bookings

Bryant Gingerich and his wife Amy turned a sprawling 34-acre land into a thriving hospitality destination known as Dunlap Hollow. This charming getaway features an array of unique accommodations, including a quaint cottage, an A-frame, and an adventurous cave stay. By leveraging social media marketing, they attracted a steady stream…

The Times of India · Oct 22

Airbnb new guidelines: What travellers need to know before booking a vacation rental

Beginning on November 20, Airbnb is rolling out updated guidelines to enhance cleanliness expectations for guests. Hosts can no longer impose extensive cleaning responsibilities, permitting only simple tasks. A new feature in the app aims to clarify house rules and host requests for better guest comprehension. If guests encounter unreasonable…

The Economic Times · Oct 22