Global short-term rental marketplace founded in 2008. Pioneered the home-sharing economy and remains the largest peer-to-peer accommodation platform.
Airbnb's anti-party technology is reactivated for Memorial Day weekend, automatically screening out short last-minute bookings flagged as higher risk for disruptive gatherings — for the fourth consecutive year.
Airbnb's summer 2026 trends report highlights playcations (activity-centred trips), rural retreats, and value-seeking behaviour. A third of travellers are staying closer to home, while Gen Z is heading to Thailand and off-the-beaten-path Greek islands.
BC Premier David Eby publicly rejected Airbnb's FIFA World Cup exemption request, while Mexico City reviews its STR law and a Valencia court voided the city's tourist housing moratorium. What each means for operators.
Airbnb reported Q1 2026 revenue of $2.7 billion (+18% YoY), with Adjusted EBITDA up 24% to $519 million. App bookings accelerated to 63% of total nights, and first-time booker growth hit its highest level since early 2022.
Airbnb says FIFA World Cup 2026 bookings have surpassed every prior event in its history, with more than 100,000 new host listings in tournament cities and 77% of available inventory priced under $500 per night.
Airbnb and Delta Air Lines have expanded their decade-old partnership so that SkyMiles Members can earn 3 miles per dollar on Experiences and Services — triple the earn rate on Stays — plus a pre-booking miles estimate when accounts are linked.
Airbnb is launching FIFA World Cup 2026 fan experiences, including a hosted trip with Rio Ferdinand. For operators in tournament cities, the demand implications are real.
The EU STR Data Regulation takes effect May 20. Airbnb says it's ready but warns Member States aren't moving fast enough — and the gap matters for European hosts.
Airbnb has published its safety and support plan for the FIFA World Cup 2026, including 13,000+ agents, a 24/7 safety line in 16 languages, and AirCover damage protection up to $3 million for hosts.
Airbnb's new report finds that travellers motivated by K-pop, K-drama, and Korean cuisine stay longer and spend more than average — a signal with implications for OTA demand strategy well beyond South Korea.
Airbnb is investing $100,000 in Kansas City's Open Doors! initiative and sponsoring a Small Business Guide, extending its FIFA World Cup 2026 strategy from host recruitment into community economic development.
Airbnb and Philadelphia Soccer 2026 will provide free SEPTA Broad Street Line rides for fans after FIFA World Cup matches in the city, extending Airbnb's official World Cup partnership into fan transportation.