Airbnb encourages Aussies to ‘Go Near’ with new campaign
The home-sharing giant is doing its part to stimulate domestic travel, and has even created a new program for tourism bo...
Airbnb sees huge spike in domestic travel bookings
Looks like Aussies have begun to get itchy feet in self-isolation. Let's hope hotels are seeing a similar surge.
Airbnb snares Apple exec to lead global operations
Airbnb has taken a bite out of Apple by appointing one of its execs to a global ops role.
Airbnb’s CEO just announced a 25 per cent staffing cut in the most empathetic, transparent way
Laying off staff is never easy, but if there was ever a perfect example for company leaders to follow, it’s that of Ai...
Airbnb teams up with Zoom to launch Online Experiences
With Airbnb’s ‘in-person’ Experiences currently suspended, the short-stay accommodation giant has created a new wa...
Airbnb commits $400m to hosts to cover COVID-19 cancellations
The short-stay accommodation giant has also secured a $1.6 billion investment from two private equity firms.
Airbnb asks hosts to provide free rentals for COVID-19 responders
Airbnb is waiving fees on short-term stays for health workers and first responders fighting the spread of coronavirus.
Online travel giants agree to data-sharing deal with European Commission
Airbnb, Booking, Expedia, and TripAdvisor have all shaken hands with the European Commission. Find out why here.
Airbnb recommends noise-monitoring devices to hosts
Remember when we were all horrified about Airbnb hosts spying on guests? Now the platform is encouraging spying. Well, s...
These are Airbnb’s most wish-listed homes of the past decade
Looking for the perfect diversion on a busy Tuesday? This list of the most desirable Airbnbs of the past decade will hav...
Prague cracks down on Airbnb to avoid becoming a “ghost city”
Prague has taken the next step in its crusade against home-sharing platforms like Airbnb, approving a swathe of legislat...
This Airbnb host’s epic Star Wars-themed villa is just minutes from Galaxy’s Edge
Travel Weekly's reporter has grown horns and painted his face to look like Darth Maul in celebration of this Airbnb prop...
Leading demographer says purpose is defining modern-day travel
Purpose, aspiration, and the pursuit of authentic experiences are defining the way we travel, according to a well-known ...
Airbnb can now scan guests on social media for psychopathic tendencies
More than a year after a patent for background check software was published, it has been revealed that Airbnb can check ...
Airbnb bans “party houses”, updates policies in wake of Halloween murders
As the festive season kicks off, Airbnb is rolling out a swathe of new features to protect hosts, guests and neighbours.
Flavour of the week: Hertz’s new president, Airbnb adds ex-COO to board, Topdeck’s fresh digital agency + MORE!
Trying to work up the courage to ask your boss for that big promotion? Get inspired by these industry guns. Or, just hav...
Airbnb inks massive Olympic deal
Did you happen to catch members of the hotel industry kicking cans down the street and muttering curse words to themselv...
KISS teams up with Airbnb to perform very odd concert for Aussie sharks… but none bother to show up
Do you only read Travel Weekly for the weird and wacky stories? Well, this yarn is sure to have you scratching your head...