Airbnb
Read the latest news, stories and developments on Airbnb here at Hotel Owner. We cover the entire industry, and cover the freshest, most relevant news. Hotel Owner is the premier B2B digital and print magazine in the UK, keeping you informed on all things in the hotel industry.
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Jul- 2023 -20 JulyRegulation
Sadiq Khan calls for crackdown on Airbnb in London
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is calling on the Government to help protect London’s housing supply from being decimated…
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Dec- 2020 -11 DecemberHotel Brands
Airbnb valued at $100bn following first day of trading
Airbnb shares more than doubled following its first day of trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange giving it a value…
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Apr- 2020 -9 AprilCoronavirus
UK Airbnb bookings restricted to key workers
From today (9 April), UK Airbnb bookings will be restricted to key workers and other essential stays in line with…
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7 AprilRegulation
Airbnb blocks bookings over ‘Covid-19 retreats’ controversy
Airbnb has blocked private room bookings and switching off its ‘instant book’ function for whole properties following reports of hosts…
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6 AprilEconomy
Airbnb to pay up to £200m to hosts affected by Covid-19 cancelation policy
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky has revealed plans to pay as much as £200m to hosts with homes listed on its…
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Nov- 2019 -8 NovemberRegulation
Airbnb pledges to verify all listings by December 2020
Airbnb has announced it will verify all seven million of its listings on its site by December 2020. The move,…
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Apr- 2019 -2 AprilHotel Brands
Airbnb invests in OYO
Airbnb has revealed it has invested into Indian hotel chain OYO during its latest funding round. OYO, which started five…
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Mar- 2019 -8 MarchTechnology
Airbnb acquires hotel booking site HotelTonight
Airbnb has announced a deal to acquire hotel booking site HotelTonight for an undisclosed sum. HotelTonight, which was valued at…
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Feb- 2019 -7 FebruaryTrade Organisations
Airbnb and VisitBritain/VisitEngland announce partnership
National tourism agency VisitBritain/VisitEngland and Airbnb have announced a partnership to promote and broaden local-led tourism experiences, driving visitor growth…
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Dec- 2018 -3 DecemberAdvice
How technology can help differentiate hotels from Airbnb
When it comes to an overnight stay, there have been many arguments made which highlight the difference in opinion between…
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