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Short-haul, domestic stays lead European summer travel
3+ hour, 15+ min ago (444+ words) European summer holidays in 2026 are being shaped by a clear shift: closer to home, deeper into the countryside, and shared with more people. Across key European markets, domestic travel is growing faster than international, travellers are booking shorter distances than…...
Pool safety resources shared with hosts in Florida and Arizona
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (360+ words) As part of our commitment to help support great experiences, Airbnb is redoubling our efforts to promote water safety education among hosts in Florida and Arizona, two of Airbnb's most popular destinations for water-centric vacations in the US. "Water can…...
Announcing our first-ever Official Lodging Partnership with five NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports racetracks
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (657+ words) Airbnb and five NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports racetracks announced a first-of-its-kind partnership that will make Airbnb the Official Lodging Partner for those racetracks during the 2027 racing season. The announcement was made at the South Carolina State Capitol in Columbia, alongside…...
Rolling out our anti-party system for Memorial Day weekend
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (381+ words) Ahead of Memorial Day, Airbnb is activating our anti-party technology for bookings over the holiday weekend across the United States. These defenses'first deployed for this holiday in 2022'are part of our ongoing effort to help reduce the risk of disruptive…...
Statement on Brisbane City Council short stay permits decision
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (429+ words) Airbnb welcomes Brisbane City Council's decision not to proceed with the proposed permit scheme, and acknowledges the Council's collaborative engagement throughout this process." Short-term accommodation represents less than one percent of Brisbane's available housing stock1 and, as the Council's own consultation…...
2026 summer travel trends revealed
1+ week, 2+ day ago (267+ words) 2 Based on Airbnb internal data on listing categories with the most booking growth in 2025 compared to the last 3 years. 3 Based on Airbnb internal data on Q1 2025 searches for June 22, 2025 " September 23, 2025 vs Q1 2026 searches June 21, 2026 " September 22, 2026 by US travelers; Based on destinations with…...
Airbnb Q1 2026 financial results
1+ week, 3+ day ago (395+ words) We issued our first quarter 2026 financial results. You can read the details here. Here are some additional highlights from the quarter: We're giving guests more flexibility in how they pay with Reserve Now, Pay Later. And in Q1, roughly 20 percent of…...
FIFA World Cup 2026" set to be Airbnb's biggest-ever event
1+ week, 3+ day ago (612+ words) As the FIFA World Cup 2026" approaches, Airbnb can today reveal that the biggest sporting event on the planet is set to be the biggest hosting event in Airbnb's history " surpassing the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris. Our data shows…...
Introducing one-of-a-kind fan experiences for FIFA World Cup 2026
1+ week, 5+ day ago (269+ words) Airbnb and FIFA have teamed up to offer one-of-a-kind experiences hosted by football legends and local experts. From custom kits, to playing a match on the pitch in the FIFA World Cup 2026" Stadium, there's an experience for every fan. Customize…...
Europe's short-term rental rules are changing: we need to get them right
1+ week, 6+ day ago (225+ words) The EU Short-Term Rental Data Regulation takes effect on 20 May 2026. Airbnb is ready to comply but we're concerned that not all Member States are. Our commitment is unchanged: to help everyday Europeans share their homes responsibly, while sharing relevant information…...