Airbnb Guest Arrested for Fatal Assault in Texas
FORT WORTH, Texas – In a shocking incident, Chrisantus Omondi, a 27-year-old man staying at an Airbnb in Texas, has been arrested and charged with murder, aggravated assault against a security officer,…
Airbnb creates ‘guest favorites’ collection to improve traveler satisfaction
By Doyinsola Oladipo NEW YORK (Reuters) – Airbnb on Wednesday announced new upgrades to its booking platform to make it more competitive with hotels, such as revamping its ratings and reviews pages…
Airbnb forecasts fourth-quarter revenue below estimates on demand slowdown
By Priyamvada C and Doyinsola Oladipo (Reuters) -Airbnb forecast fourth-quarter revenue slightly below Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, as tourists scale back on travel due to rising costs, uncertain economic conditions and…
Drug Cartel Used AirBnB Rental to Kidnap and Waterboard Wrong Person
Miami, FL – On October 16, Jeffry Arista, 32, and his brother Jonathan Arista, 29, faced their initial appearances in federal court on charges of federal kidnapping. According to the allegations in…
Blackstone and Airbnb set to join S&P 500; shares climb
(Reuters) – Shares of Blackstone and Airbnb rallied in extended trade on Friday after S&P Dow Jones Indices said the two companies would join the S&P 500 index. Blackstone was up 4.1%,…
Hidden Cameras at AirBnB Rental Lands Silver Spring Man in Jail
SILVER SPRING, MD – Montgomery County Department of Police has arrested Larry Goisse, 38, of Silver Spring, on charges related to installing hidden cameras inside an Airbnb bedroom, creating concerns about additional…
Airbnb lawsuit to block NYC law on short-term rentals is dismissed
By Doyinsola Oladipo NEW YORK (Reuters) – A New York judge on Tuesday dismissed Airbnb’s lawsuit against New York City over legislation it called a “de facto ban” against short-term rentals on…
Airbnb cracking down on parties at the jersey Shore during summer holidays
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Airbnb, a popular online marketplace for short-term lodging, has announced new measures to curb disruptive and unauthorized parties during the upcoming summer holidays in New Jersey. These actions…
Airbnb to allow guests to pay in four parts, brings in more price transparency
By Doyinsola Oladipo NEW YORK (Reuters) – Airbnb Inc will allow guests to break their payments into installments and see the nightly price inclusive of fees while browsing as the company expects…
Airbnb shares fall after probe into unpleasant customer experiences
By Doyinsola Oladipo and Priyamvada C (Reuters) – Shares of Airbnb Inc fell as much as 6% on Thursday after an online independent publication released a report that probed unpleasant experiences that…
Airbnb launches service allowing American renters to host apartments
(Reuters) – Airbnb Inc said on Wednesday it is introducing a new listing service in the United States that will help renters find an apartment where they can host part-time. The move…
Airbnb says single-room listings jump amid cost-of-living crisis
By Abhijith Ganapavaram (Reuters) – Airbnb Inc said on Wednesday it had recorded a “disproportionate” 31% rise in single-room listings on its platform in the third quarter, as more people sought extra…
Airbnb co-founder Gebbia steps back from full-time operating role
(Reuters) – Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia has decided to step back from his “full-time operating role” at the vacation rental firm to focus on his family and documentary filmmaking, he said in…
Airbnb to facilitate shift of host data to rivals ahead of China shutdown
BEIJING – Airbnb Inc said on Friday it will facilitate the shift of housing and host data to several Chinese domestic rental platforms before it shuts down operations in mainland China from…
Airbnb to close its domestic business in China – CNBC
(Reuters) – Vacation rental firm Airbnb Inc is closing its domestic business in China, CNBC reported on Monday, citing two sources familiar with the matter. The company is planning to tell employees…
Airbnb Host Who Assaulted Renter Convicted by Jury
JERSEY CITY, NJ – A Union County jury has convicted Alexandre Saunders, 30, of Jersey city of assaulting a man who was renting an apartment from him in 2019. According to police,…
Marriott, AirBnB, others see global travel rebounding in 2022
By Danielle Kaye NEW YORK – Marriott and Hilton, two of the biggest U.S. hotel chains, told investors they expect people to resume packing their bags for business and leisure this year…
Party at Airbnb erupts in gunfire, 16-year-old suspect detained
TULSA, OK – A party at an Airbnb rental turned violent after a teenager pulled a gun and shot one person. On 1/23/2022 around 3:45 a.m., dispatch received multiple calls about shots…
Man Arrested Following POP Raid On Beachside House
DAYTONA BEACH, FL – For the fourth time since last December, the Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Unit of the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) serves a search warrant on a property after…
Airbnb ramps up its presence in China with 2 new investors
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