A report by a Montreal tenants’ rights association says 79 percent of the roughly 30,000 units in Quebec that were available for rent in February on Airbnb were not certified by the province. The Coalition of Housing Committees and Tenants Associations of Quebec says Airbnb has contributed to the housing shortage because the platform takes…
Airbnb Cuts Recruiting Staff by 30 Percent
Home rental firm Airbnb Inc. laid off 30 percent of its recruiting staff this week, a company spokesperson said on Friday, noting that it’s not an indication of more widespread layoffs. The decision, first reported by Bloomberg News, affected less than 0.4 percent of the San Francisco-based company’s total workforce of about 6,800, the spokesperson…
Airbnb Accused of Banning Parents of Political Commentator Lauren Southern
Canadian political commentator and internet personality Lauren Southern has accused Airbnb of banning her parents from using the property marketplace website simply for being related to her. Southern took to Twitter on Feb. 8 where she shared a screenshot of a message her parents allegedly received from the San Francisco-based company. “My parents just got banned…
Couple Build Their Own Airbnb in a Tree From Scratch, Business Flourishes, and It’s Uber-Cozy
A couple has made nearly $56,000 after turning their garden tree into an Airbnb. Will Sutherland and his wife, Sabrina, started the project in March 2021. They spent the next eight months using second-hand material to create the property, pulling on their previous DIY experience and turning to online forums for extra help. Having made…
Airbnb for Profit: What You Need to Do
If you have a large house, empty apartment, or additional properties, you might be a candidate to host an Airbnb. However, to do it right and make a profit, it will take an investment of time. But what kind of investment does it take? And can you make a profit renting out your place? Know…
Airbnb Bans Some New Year’s Eve Bookings
December 8, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—Airbnb is putting in place policies to prevent disruptive parties over New Year’s Eve weekend, continuing an effort to encourage safe and responsible travel during a time when some people are more inclined to throw unauthorized parties, the company announced Dec. 8. The ban on certain one-night bookings during New Year’s Eve for home…
Airbnb Has a Plan to Fix Cleaning Fees
Pretty much everyone hates Airbnb cleaning fees—those pesky charges tacked on to your vacation rental bill that supposedly cover the costs to get the place ready for the next visitors. Travelers don’t like the expense, and hosts don’t like charging them, either. Dennis Shirshikov, an Airbnb host who owns a rental property in upstate New…
Elon Musk’s Tesla Adds Airbnb Co-founder Joe Gebbia to Its Board
Tesla Inc. has added Airbnb Inc. co-founder Joe Gebbia to its Board of Directors with effect from Sept. 25, the company said in a statement. Tesla indicated in a regulatory filing that Gebbia is eligible to receive compensation consistent with the company’s standard outside director compensation package as previously approved by the Board. Gebbia has…
Airbnb Hosts Are Sick of Airbnb, Too
Disgruntled Airbnb guests are taking to Twitter to vent about everything from cleaning fees to misleading listings. But they aren’t the only ones with complaints: Airbnb hosts themselves have become increasingly disillusioned with the platform and its disrespectful guests. On message boards and Facebook groups, hosts are sharing their own challenges and horror stories. One…
Are Airbnbs More Cost-Effective Than Hotels?
Remember the days when one of the best money-saving travel tips was booking an Airbnb versus a hotel? Not only were nightly rates almost always far cheaper, but the Airbnbs and hosts themselves often shaped up to be the most memorable aspects of a trip. These days, staying at an Airbnb rarely involves big savings…
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