Airbnb News | Sep 05, 2024
The Czechian government plans to give municipalities the power to limit Airbnb-style accommodations, including capping rental days and setting space requirements per guest...
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Airbnb is an online platform that connects hosts who want to rent out their homes with guests looking for accommodations. Founded in 2007, it has grown to over 5 million hosts and has facilitated over 1.5 billion guest arrivals worldwide. The platform offers a variety of unique stays and experiences, allowing guests to connect with local communities authentically.
- The Czechian government plans to give municipalities the power to limit Airbnb-style accommodations, including capping rental days and setting space requirements per guest.
- New Orleans could start fining Airbnb $1,000 per day for each illegal short-term rental listing under a proposed law by City Council Vice President JP Morrell.
- Airbnb partnered with fashion app By Rotation to offer free outfit rentals for destination weddings from August to December 2024.
- A Twitter user named Gabrielle discovered that Airbnb posted false regulatory information related to an unlicensed owner renting in Denver.
- Airbnb faces fines for not following licensing requirements, impacting owners and hosts.
- New York City's ban on Airbnb with Local Law 18 last year has led to rents increasing by over $500.
- A Harry S Truman Scholar accused Airbnb of making false statements about Colorado/Denver licensing laws and causing harm across state lines.
- Airbnb is being scrutinized for allowing property owners in Denver to host rentals without the required licenses.
- Airbnb's Media team launched a new Postcards feature for the 2024 Summer Release, using a novel destination matching algorithm to enhance group travel experiences.
- Airbnb is accused of scamming customers and keeping outdated information in active marketplaces like Denver, where properties must now display a license number.
- Victoria will impose a 7.5% tax on Airbnb and Stayz homeowners starting 1 January 2025 to address the rental crisis.
- The Victorian Greens have secured reforms to limit short stay accommodations on Airbnb, making more homes available for renters and first home buyers.
- New Victorian government reforms will allow local councils and owners corporations to ban short-term rentals like Airbnb.
- The Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool, where The Beatles performed over 40 times, has been turned into an Airbnb.
- Airbnb is currently hiring for the position of Strategic Partnerships & Business Development Lead, DACH, CEE & CIS in Germany.
- Research commissioned by Airbnb finds no significant link between short-term lets and rising house prices or rents in the UK.
- Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said women told him they can't adopt 'founder mode' like men.
- Kansas City is issuing $200 fines to Airbnb hosts for unregistered short-term rentals, with multiple hosts penalized recently.
- Airbnb will share tips and tricks at CloudWorld.
- Airbnb is currently hiring for the position of Legal Counsel, ANZ & SEA in Australia.
- Airbnb is currently hiring for the position of Senior Principal, Corporate Risk in the United States.
- Airbnb is currently hiring for the position of Associate Principal, Strategic Finance & Analytics in Mexico.
- Airbnb is currently hiring for the position of Lead, Advanced Analytics, Product in India.
- On 27 August 2024, Airbnb Co-Founder and CEO Brian Chesky and the Obama Foundation awarded public service scholarships to five college students from Georgia.
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