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Airbnb Promises $5.6 Million For Community Tourism Projects in Europe

Patrick Whyte

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If nothing else, Airbnb will be hoping the funding gets it some much-needed good public relations at a time when it is coming under increasing pressure in several key European cities.

Airbnb is stepping up its philanthropic efforts in Europe as it continues to come under pressure from city authorities across the continent. The home-sharing platform has said it will invest $5.6 million (€5 million) to support a new Community Tourism Program. Airbnb would give the cash to projects, which it says “use inno

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