Airbnb Announces a New CFO and the Departure of Head of Hosting
The reshuffle of Airbnb's executive ranks should be viewed in the context of the need to reinvigorate the company's growth prospects, including international expansion.
Airbnb News
What started as AirBedandBreakfast.com has grown into a massive public company that IPOd in 2020. Airbnb is now the world’s largest online alternative-accommodation community, allowing millions of users to list, search, and rent authentic homestays and vacation-rental experiences in countless cities across the globe.
Airbnb Lawsuit in New York Exposes Fake Listings Issue
Verifying listings has not been a top priority for Airbnb over the years. But trying to root out fake listings through verification measures is high on the agenda for 2024. The effort would leak into 2025 at a minimum.
France Proposes Value Added Taxes on Airbnb Rentals
The French Senate has greenlit measures to apply value-added tax (VAT) to Airbnb and similar platforms, aiming to address perceived competition imbalances with the hotel sector.
Expedia, Airbnb and Uber Stop Advertising on Elon Musk’s X
These advertising blocks aren't necessarily long-term decisions so these brands could be back on X at some point when this controversy fades.
Canada’s New Tax Rule Curbs Airbnb Deductions to Address Housing Shortage
Is the measure enough to address the housing shortage? Airbnb argues that it only benefits the economy and empowers locals
Airbnb Called, and D.C. Answered
Airbnb announced Monday that it has appointed former White House chief of staff and a prominent figure in Democratic circles Ron Klain as its chief legal officer.
Airbnb’s New Chief Legal Officer Is A Former Biden Aide
Airbnb announced today that it has appointed former White House chief of staff and a prominent figure in Democratic circles Ron Klain as its chief legal officer. A close Biden…
Will Airbnb’s Brian Chesky Get an OpenAI Board Seat?
Will Sam Altman return to OpenAI? Will he bring Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky along with him as an OpenAI director? The competition will be intense for any board openings.
2 Ways Airbnb Could Boost Revenue – But Individual Hosts Wouldn’t Be Happy
It's likely that Airbnb would introduce sponsored listings in the next few years. But higher host fees? Nah.
Airbnb’s AI Acquisition Paid Partially in Stock Valued Above $100 Million
Airbnb made public filings on Tuesday showing that its acquisition of AI company GamePlanner.AI was paid partially with stock valued at about $104.5 million.