Brian Chesky Posts Updates on Long-Awaited Verified Listings, Cleaning Fees and More


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Airbnb prides itself on listening to consumer feedback for product improvements. As murmurs of a softening market get louder, Airbnb is back with upgrades.

Airbnb’s summer releases are highly watched in the short-term rental world, and after May's rollout, CEO Brian Chesky promised more updates to come - he posted on some of them early Wednesday.

Better search and filters: The update will refine search results to display the best options for in-demand dates. “You told us it can be hard to find homes when you search for popular dates. Now, we’ll automatically show you great homes available for similar dates,” Chesky wrote. 

The filters include listings that offer king size beds and a pet-friendly home