Global short-term rental marketplace founded in 2008. Pioneered the home-sharing economy and remains the largest peer-to-peer accommodation platform.
Airbnb has partnered with the IAFCI on consumer guidance for spotting travel scams, backed by research showing 42% of Americans have been scammed online and rising concern about AI-generated fraud.
Airbnb is introducing Earnings Protection, an optional paid insurance plan that compensates US hosts for lost income when unexpected events interrupt their hosting activity, in partnership with MIC Global.
Airbnb opens a free community-powered football exhibition in Mexico City and launches a fan day with Hugo Sánchez — the latest activation in what the company calls its biggest-ever event.
Airbnb led a $58M Series C in adventure travel platform WeRoad, backing its US launch while its outgoing CEO joins Airbnb as VP of hotels.
Airbnb has named Andrea D'Amico — former Booking.com VP and WeRoad CEO — as its new VP of hotels, tasked with scaling hotel supply to 30 cities and competing head-on with the established OTAs.
Airbnb's 2026 Summer Release adds car rentals, airport pickups, grocery delivery, boutique hotels, and FIFA World Cup Experiences — marking the company's most ambitious expansion beyond home-sharing to date.
Airbnb data for summer 2026 shows one in four European travelers staying domestic, Sweden's median booking distance down 26% since 2023, and rural properties outperforming urban across Germany and France.
Airbnb will serve as the Official Lodging Partner for five NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports racetracks during the 2027 season, with listings surfaced directly on participating track websites.
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.