Tag Archives: Airbnb

Here’s where travelers are vacationing this Labor Day

By Taylor Anderson | September 5, 2022 - 9:00 am |September 5, 2022 Uncategorized

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Labor Day was one of the busiest weekends in 2021, and this year might beat last. Here are the top 10 markets for Airbnb stays this weekend. Continue reading →

Arizona town to homeowners: We’ll pay you not to rent on Airbnb

By Taylor Anderson | August 23, 2022 - 4:42 pm |August 23, 2022 Uncategorized

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The offer to pay up to $10,000 to homeowners comes as lower wage workers in Sedona, Arizona, fail to find housing options they can afford near the businesses that keep the town moving. Continue reading →

TikToker slams Airbnb host for renting out former slave cabins

By Lillian Dickerson | August 1, 2022 - 3:37 pm |August 1, 2022 Uncategorized

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Attorney Wynton Yates specifically called out an Airbnb listing called “The Panther Burn Cottage @ Belmont Plantation” in Greenville, Mississippi, which has since been removed from the site. Continue reading →

These are the top long-term Airbnb destinations of 2022

By Taylor Anderson | July 27, 2022 - 8:44 pm |July 27, 2022 Uncategorized

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In an era when more people are spending more time living in short-term rentals, Airbnb releases its list of the top markets for hosts to earn money and guests to stay long-term. Continue reading →

Obama’s former spokesman Jay Carney becomes Airbnb exec

By Taylor Anderson | July 22, 2022 - 7:14 pm |July 22, 2022 Uncategorized

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Former White House Press Secretary leaves Amazon to become head of global communications and policy for the short-term rental powerhouse. Continue reading →

Airbnb co-founder stepping away from his role to pursue new ventures

By Taylor Anderson | July 21, 2022 - 3:53 pm |July 21, 2022 Uncategorized

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Joe Gebbia, who helped build Airbnb into a national household name, says his first focus is parenthood. He plans to remain involved with Airbnb as a board member, shareholder and advisor. Continue reading →

Short-term rental market balancing out after rush of supply

By Taylor Anderson | July 11, 2022 - 11:00 pm |July 11, 2022 Uncategorized

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“Our expectation is that demand will grow at 5.7 percent for the year, about a quarter of the growth rate in 2022,” AirDNA says in its 2022 mid-year outlook. Continue reading →

Airbnb makes changes to summer release after hosts complain

By Taylor Anderson | July 5, 2022 - 6:10 pm |July 5, 2022 Uncategorized

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Some short-term rental investors saw the power shift from hosts to guests while others feared Airbnb’s major update took away their competitive advantage. Continue reading →

Airbnb makes its ban on parties permanent, saying ‘the time is right’

By Ben Verde | June 28, 2022 - 4:17 pm |June 28, 2022 Uncategorized

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The ban was intended to be a temporary measure to encourage responsible home sharing during the pandemic, but the company said on Tuesday, it will become permanent. Continue reading →

Short-term rental occupancy rates dip as listings surge

By Taylor Anderson | June 14, 2022 - 7:40 pm |June 14, 2022 Uncategorized

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Demand for STRs remains high even as occupancy rate drops more than 8 percent heading into a busy travel season. Investor revenue still up 66 percent compared to 2019. Continue reading →