Spanish authorities have imposed a €64m (£56m) fine on Airbnb after ruling that the platform advertised tens of thousands of holiday properties without the required licences. The country’s Consumer Affairs Ministry said the penalty follows findings that many listings promoted homes that were either not authorised for short-term rental or were subject to restrictions that…
Airbnb is rolling out a major redesign of its app as it takes a bold step toward becoming a full-service travel platform, offering users the option to book personal services such as chefs, fitness trainers, and massage therapists directly through its platform. The move marks a return to the company’s broader vision of delivering an…
Airbnb has announced a major update to its pricing display, now showing the total cost of stays – including taxes and service fees – by default for all users. The change, effective Monday, is aimed at boosting transparency and affordability on the platform. Previously, the platform displayed nightly rates upfront, with additional charges like cleaning…
Airbnb is under fire again after a woman discovered she was secretly recorded undressing at a rental property. This incident, like many others before it, has raised serious concerns about the company’s ability to protect its guests from surveillance devices. An Airbnb representative, during a court-ordered deposition last year, revealed that the company had dealt…
In a bid to broaden its host base, Airbnb is advocating for more renters to have the opportunity to share their space on its platform, not just homeowners. The initiative, announced by the company on Friday, underscores Airbnb’s commitment to working with state and local governments to advocate for short-term rental regulations that enable renters…
Airbnb, the leading online rental platform, has announced a sweeping worldwide prohibition on the use of indoor security cameras within rental properties, effective from the end of next month. This decision, aimed at simplifying regulations and safeguarding guest privacy, follows concerns raised by users regarding the presence of surveillance devices in rental accommodations. Juniper Downs,…
Italian law enforcement has seized approximately €779 million (equivalent to $836 million) from Airbnb for purportedly unpaid taxes. This action was initiated after prosecutors in Milan accused the home-sharing giant of failing to remit a 21 percent withholding tax on rental revenue amounting to €3.7 billion ($3.95 billion). Under Italian law, landlords are obligated to…
Airbnb has taken legal action against New York City in a lawsuit filed challenging the city’s restrictions on short-term housing rentals. The lawsuit specifically targets the Short-Term Rental Registration Law, a local ordinance set to be enforced next month. Under this law, short-term rental hosts in the city are required to register with the mayor’s…
Shares of Airbnb Inc fell as much as 6% on Thursday after an online independent publication released a report that probed unpleasant experiences that customers had during stays booked through the short-term rental platform. According to The Bear Cave report, horror incidents of guests staying at individually managed Airbnbs abound on the internet, including surprise…
Airbnb has placed a permanent ban on parties and events at homes on its platform in a move that is largely preferred by hosts. The ban comes after a temporary measure put in place during the pandemic proved popular with hosts. The firm says the rule has become “much more than a public health measure”…
