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2026
Airbnb introduces stay-funded support for Airbnb.org
Airbnb introduced a funding model under which a portion of revenue from every stay will go to Airbnb.org. The model is expected to provide USD 500 million over five years.
2026
Airbnb pledges $500 million to Airbnb.org
Airbnb announced a plan to dedicate $500 million to its philanthropic arm over five years to expand temporary housing support for medical travelers and disaster survivors. The funding is to come from 10 cents per booking, with Airbnb making up any shortfall.
2026
Airbnb updates rules on guest cleaning tasks
Airbnb changed its rules to limit the cleaning tasks property hosts may ask guests to perform. The updated policy applies to reservations booked on or after 20 November.
2026
Airbnb rolls out AI-powered search in fall app update
Airbnb rolled out its new AI-powered search this week as part of its fall app update, described as a significant step for a company that has been slow and deliberate about AI. CEO Brian Chesky said the current version of the search is not the final form and its interface will evolve over time.
2026
Airbnb launches meal delivery, laundry and rental services in select locations
As part of its fall product update, Airbnb is adding new services to its app, including meal delivery, laundry, baby gear rental, ski and boat rental in limited locations, and is expanding grocery delivery.
2026
Airbnb reports second-quarter 2026 results
Airbnb reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $3.608 billion, up 17% year over year, and net income of $816 million, up 27%. The company also raised its full-year outlook for the second time this year and expected third-quarter bookings to grow at a double-digit rate.
2022
Airbnb announces suspension of operations in Russia and Belarus
Airbnb announced that it would suspend operations in Russia and Belarus, blocking new bookings and restricting users in those countries from making new reservations until further notice.
2022
Airbnb announces Guest COVID Support Program
Airbnb announced its Guest COVID Support Program, offering eligible guests travel coupons covering 50 percent of the unrefunded portion of reservations cancelled because of specified unexpected government-mandated travel disruptions. The program was effective immediately and applied retroactively to qualifying reservations with check-in dates on or after December 1, 2021.
2022
Airbnb settles OFAC case over Cuba embargo violations
Airbnb agreed to pay US$91,172.29 to settle its potential civil liability for apparent violations of US sanctions against Cuba, including accepting certain reservations and failing to keep required records. OFAC said Airbnb disclosed the potential violations and cooperated.
2021
Airbnb listings in Xinjiang draw human-rights criticism
The article reported that 14 Airbnb listings were on land associated with the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, which it said had been sanctioned by the United States and was involved in forced labor against Uyghurs. Senator Marco Rubio called on Airbnb to remove the listings and withdraw its Beijing Winter Olympics sponsorship. Airbnb responded that China accounted for a small part of its revenue and was important to connecting people around the world; the article said it had no intention of reviewing the matter.
2021
Airbnb partners to fund rural heritage restoration in France
Airbnb signed a partnership with the Fondation du Patrimoine to donate millions toward restoring heritage buildings in the French countryside. Airbnb pledged an immediate gift of €5.6 million.
2021
Airbnb introduces app upgrades
Airbnb introduced more than 50 upgrades to its platform, including expanded flexible searches, new stay categories, verified Wi-Fi and host features. The announced Translation Engine was set to launch before the end of the year.
2021
Airbnb and Holaluz partner on Spanish green energy pilot
Airbnb partnered with renewable energy company Holaluz on a pilot programme in Spain designed to encourage platform hosts to adopt green energy. The programme includes special rates, meetings and a 40-euro welcome bonus for hosts who choose Holaluz’s green energy.
2021
US lawmakers condemn Beijing Olympics sponsors
A bipartisan US congressional group condemned US companies sponsoring the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, saying they refused to condemn the Chinese government's treatment of Uyghurs. The companies' representatives testified at a hearing; Coca-Cola's representative said the company respected all human rights.
2021
Paris court fines Airbnb over unregistered rental listings
A Paris court ordered Airbnb to pay an eight-million-euro fine over more than 1,000 listings that lacked required rental registration numbers. The ruling concerns a case filed in 2019.
2021
Paris court fines Airbnb over unregistered listings
A Paris court ordered Airbnb to pay an eight million euro fine over more than 1,000 listings that lacked required registration numbers. Airbnb said it would require Paris landlords to prove their apartments were registered with city hall.
2021
New Mexico and Airbnb launch tourism campaign
New Mexico State Tourism Department and Airbnb launched a joint campaign promoting attractions across six regions of New Mexico, with promotion largely through social media.
2021
Choose Topeka partners with Airbnb to offer prospective residents stays
Choose Topeka's Relocation Initiative partnered with Airbnb to provide potential new residents free opportunities to visit Topeka before deciding to relocate.
2021
Rights groups pressure Olympic sponsors over reported abuses in China
Human-rights advocates targeted Olympic sponsors, initially including Airbnb, urging them to address reported abuses against Uyghurs, Tibetans and other minorities in China. The article reports allegations and advocacy pressure, not a finding about Airbnb’s conduct.
2021
Airbnb announces Made Possible by Hosts campaign
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky announced the global digital and television advertising campaign Made Possible by Hosts, which was planned to run through the peak travel season and promote hosting.