Airbnb profit jumps 72% as more homes are rented out short term

Revenue for the company grew to $2.5 billion in the second quarter buoyed by a growth in demand that was surpassed by a growth in supply, according to an earnings report released Thursday. Continue reading

Heading into summer, Airbnb is going head-to-head with the hotels

It grew from a way to earn a little extra money renting out a room to a $67B behemoth. Now, heading into a busy travel season, Airbnb looks to return to its roots. Continue reading

Airbnb chief calls out CEOs for remote work double standard

“I guarantee you that many of these CEOs who are calling people back to the office in New York City are going away to the Hamptons for the summer or going to Europe in August,” Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said. Continue reading

Airbnb posts first profitable Q1 as revenue climbs to $1.8B

The short-term rental platform has doubled in size since the start of the pandemic as the number of rentable homes increased by 18 percent from last year, according to earnings data released Tuesday. Continue reading

Airbnb notches first profitable full year as demand surges, rates fall

The short-term rental platform posted $1.9 billion in profits and $8.4 billion in revenue in 2022, a 40 percent surge from a year earlier, according to executives during a full-year and 4Q earnings call Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading

New York City seeks to tighten control over Airbnbs

New rules would require homeowners and tenants who offer short-term rentals to register units with the city. Airbnb and hosts call the requirements overly restrictive. Continue reading

Airbnb partners with building owners to let renters act as hosts

Tenants can become short-term rental hosts for as much as half of the year under a new approach that connects renters with buildings that allow Airbnbs. Continue reading

Obama’s former spokesman Jay Carney becomes Airbnb exec

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

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