Recent events
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2019
Developer sued Airbnb over party at his property
A developer filed papers at London's High Court to sue Airbnb, saying the company removed his home from its site after a party, costing him earnings.
2019
Airbnb partners with Houston NAACP to promote home sharing
Airbnb partnered with the Houston NAACP to introduce home sharing as an income opportunity to more people of color, with the organizations planning community outreach and workshops to explain the process.
2019
Lawsuit filed against Airbnb over party-house shooting
Sean McCann sued Airbnb and other defendants, seeking $5 million in damages over a shooting at a party held at a house rented through Airbnb. His statement of claim alleges that the shooting resulted from the defendants’ negligence.
2019
Fold app becomes generally available
Fold announced general availability of its app for all iOS and Android users and the addition of Airbnb, Sephora and Domino's to its platform.
2019
Airbnb COO Belinda Johnson announces planned departure
Airbnb COO Belinda Johnson announced that she would resign from the COO role on March 1, 2020, and join the company's board.
2019
Airbnb partners with Thailand's tourism authority
Airbnb partnered with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to promote travel to lesser-known and emerging destinations across Thailand, including through the Beyond Big Cities website.
2019
Airbnb and the IOC announce a nine-year sponsorship agreement
Airbnb and the International Olympic Committee announced a sponsorship agreement worth more than US$500 million, running through 2028 and covering five Olympic and Winter Olympic Games.
2019
Airbnb signs nine-year partnership with the International Olympic Committee
Airbnb signed a nine-year partnership with the International Olympic Committee. Under the deal, Airbnb hosts will provide accommodation to spectators, athletes and Games staff for the listed Olympic events.
2019
Airbnb announces worldwide Olympic partnership
Airbnb said it was becoming a worldwide Olympic partner, with the partnership covering five Olympics and Paralympics over the next nine years.
2019
Airbnb announces safety measures after house-party deaths
Following a shooting at a Halloween house party held at a home rented through Airbnb in California that killed five people, CEO Brian Chesky announced a set of safety changes, including listing verification, a guest guarantee, a 24/7 helpline, and a ban on house parties.
2019
Airbnb partners with Princess Diya Kumari Foundation in Rajasthan
Airbnb partnered with the Princess Diya Kumari Foundation to help rural women in Rajasthan pursue micro-entrepreneurship as Airbnb hosts and create social-impact experiences promoting local culture and handicrafts.
2019
Jim Beam announced a distillery overnight stay offer
Jim Beam announced an offer for bourbon fans to stay overnight at the Jim Beam American Stillhouse in Kentucky through Airbnb, starting October 21 and continuing through the end of the year.
2019
Airbnb reaches settlement in Quebec clear-pricing class action
Airbnb reached a settlement in a Quebec class-action lawsuit alleging that it added service fees at checkout, making the displayed prices misleading. Airbnb denied the allegations and said it did not violate the law. The settlement provides for eligible Quebec residents to receive up to $45 in Airbnb credits and is subject to a Superior Court of Quebec hearing to determine whether it will be approved.
2018
Airbnb acquired Koko
Airbnb confirmed that it bought Koko, an AI-powered content moderation startup, in November 2018. The acquisition terms were not disclosed.