Airbnb
The latest insights and updates for Airbnb hosts, from in-depth looks at seasonal releases and new features to practical checklists and management tips. This category covers essential topics for vacation rental managers and short-term rental managers, including Airbnb experiences, hosting dashboard features, cleaning guidelines, cancellation policy updates, and brand strategy analysis. Stay informed on Airbnb’s fiscal growth, industry news, and the tools that can help you enhance your hosting and management approach.
NYC Short-Term Rental Ban Softens: How Advocacy Is Reshaping Regulations Globally
From the U.S. to Europe, short-term rental (STR) operators face increasing pressure from stringent regulations. In New York City, Local ...
Avoiding a Santastrophe: How to Win Winter Bookings Like Airbnb
The holiday season is here, and Airbnb is pulling out all the stops to position itself as the go-to choice ...
Airbnb’s 2025 Strategy: Evolving into a Comprehensive Lifestyle Platform
Airbnb’s 2025 strategy marks a major shift toward becoming a lifestyle platform. Building on its three pillars—Hosting, Core Service, and Expansion—Airbnb is moving beyond travel into real estate, car sharing, and AI-driven personalization. The goal: make Airbnb a daily-use platform, not just a booking site.
The UK Gets Airbnb-Friendly, HomeToGo Partners with FlixBus, Hospitable Upgrades Guest Messaging with Touch Stay
Airbnb-Friendly Apartments Launch 1,500 New Units in the UK with Greystar About Greystar: Greystar is an international real estate company ...
France’s New Anti-Airbnb Law: What It Means for the Vacation Rental Industry
France has introduced sweeping new regulations targeting short-term rentals, cutting tax benefits, capping rentals at 90 days, and enforcing energy efficiency standards. As one of Airbnb’s largest markets, France’s “anti-Airbnb law” could reshape the vacation rental landscape, pushing managers to adapt, diversify, and prepare for stricter EU-wide regulations ahead.
Barcelona’s Short-Term Rental Ban Faces Legal Challenges: What Managers Need to Know
Barcelona, a pioneer in strict short-term rental regulations, is once again at the center of industry attention. The city’s latest ...
France and Romania Tighten Rental Rules, Offer Loyalty Rewards with Journey, Airbnb Spotlights Hidden Gems
France and Romania Tighten the Grip on Short-Term Rentals with New Tax and Licensing Rules Snigdha’s View: New Journey Loyalty ...
How Airbnb is Building an Amazon-Like Platform Beyond Accommodation
For several years, Airbnb has been stepping beyond short-term rentals and traditional accommodations with initiatives like Airbnb-Friendly Apartments and Experiences. ...
Airbnb Q3 2024 Financials Reveal Solid Growth, Push for Quality, and Co-Host Network’s Strong Start
With revenue reaching $3.7 billion (up 10% year-over-year) and a surge in key metrics like total bookings, Airbnb is leveraging ...
How Netflix, Airbnb, and Social Media Are Driving the “Set-Jetting” Trend—and What It Means for Vacation Rental Managers
It seems that every day, hordes of travelers “discover” a breathtaking location they saw on a show, movie, or TikTok ...
Is Airbnb’s Co-Host Network a Threat or an Opportunity for Property Managers?
With the launch of Airbnb’s Co-Host Network, vacation rental managers are wondering if it’s a potential threat to their business ...
How Airbnb’s New AI Tools Can Boost Your Bookings: What Every Vacation Rental Manager Should Know
Airbnb has introduced new features that use AI to guide travelers through each stage of the booking process, making it ...
Airbnb’s Focus on Japan, Bob W’s European Expansion, Minut’s AI Weed Detection
Airbnb’s Latest Campaign Eyes Japan’s Domestic Travel Market Snigdha’s View Bob W Expands Across Europe, Taps New CFO About Bob ...
More Trouble for Rentals in Spain, Airbnb Sets Sight on South Korea, Blanket Launches Inventory Growth Tool
Spain Grants Homeowners’ Associations the Power to Outright Ban New Short-Term Rentals Snigdha’s View Airbnb Eyes South Korean Domestic Tourism ...
Airbnb Rolls Out Co-Host Network, New Host Tools, and Intensified Guest Personalization
In its Winter 2024 release, Airbnb has officially launched its Co-Host Network, an updated and formalized version of its “Experienced ...
Airbnb Courts Occasional Hosts, Promotes Airbnb-Friendly Apartments in New Campaign
Airbnb has launched a new video campaign featuring Crystal, a Denver-based host who shares her uplifting story of achieving financial ...
Airbnb WINTER 2024 RELEASE – CO-HOST NETWORK
What Vacation Rental Managers Might Expect from Airbnb’s Winter 2042 Release: The Co-Host Network In Airbnb’s Winter 2024 release, we ...
Airbnb Experiences Reopen, Zumper Adds airbnb-friendly, Stayflexi integrates google vacation rental
Airbnb Relaunches ‘Experiences’ – This Time with a Focus on Uniqueness & Affordability! (Host Side) Snigdha’s View: Airbnb’s Latest Move ...
Achieve Airbnb Success in 2025: Insights on Rankings, Guest Favorites, and Differentiation
The short-term rental (STR) market is getting more saturated by the day. With Airbnb now hosting over 7 million listings, ...
How US Vacation Rental Managers Could Drive More Direct Bookings
In an industry dominated by platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo, vacation rental managers are grappling with a significant shift. Skift ...
