Airbnb News and Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb continues to be a major force in the travel industry, redefining how people book and experience accommodations worldwide. At PhocusWire, we bring you the latest Airbnb news, along with broader coverage of the short-term rental sector, including platform innovation, market trends, and regulatory developments that shape this fast-moving space.

Updates on Airbnb, short-term rental trends, and regulatory shifts

Track how Airbnb is evolving its product offerings, enhancing guest and host tools, and adapting to consumer demand for more flexible, immersive travel. Our stories examine the intersection of tech innovation, policy, and platform strategy—providing insight into how short-term rentals continue to influence the broader hospitality landscape.

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Airbnb enlists help of “Superhosts” to add more properties to platform
By Mitra Sorrells | November 16, 2022
The new Setup feature pairs property owners with Superhosts who provide step-by-step assistance via text, voice or video chat. Read More
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OTAs look to longer-term value for marketing dollars
By Linda Fox | November 10, 2022
Direct relationships, channels and loyalty programs are seen as the way forward as OTAs seek a shift from classic performance channels. Read More
Studies see possible muted fall, return of holiday travel
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Studies see possible muted fall, return of holiday travel
By Kathryn Walson | November 9, 2022
A new report reveals consumers are price-shopping on online travel agencies because of economic concerns. Read More
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Airbnb enhances price transparency, reduces checkout chores
By Kathryn Walson | November 7, 2022
In addition to displaying the total price, Airbnb is also advising hosts on which household chores they can reasonably ask guests to complete at checkout.  Read More
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Airbnb reports most profitable quarter ever in Q3 2022
By Kathryn Walson | November 1, 2022
Revenue for the period ending Sept. 30, 2022, was $2.9 billion, up 29% year-on-year, while adjusted EBITDA was $1.5 billion – a 32% climb from Q3 2021. Read More
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Safely raises $12M to expand its short-term rental insurance solutions
By Mitra Sorrells | October 19, 2022
Founded in 2013, Safely provides guest screening and insurance for individual homeowners and professional property managers. Read More
Airbnb names OMG! Fund hosts, launches noise-monitoring technology
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Airbnb names OMG! Fund hosts, launches noise-monitoring technology
By Jill Menze | October 17, 2022
Airbnb has announced the recipients of its $10,000,000 OMG! Fund as well as a partnership with Minut to provide noise-monitoring support for hosts. Read More
Airbnb sees big opportunity in Asia's digital nomad market
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Airbnb sees big opportunity in Asia's digital nomad market
By Luke Clark - CP5 | October 11, 2022
Airbnb has made a calculated bet on the long-stay worker-traveler niche, but a few things need to be in place first. Read More
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Guesty expands hotel offerings with acquisition of YieldPlanet
By Mitra Sorrells | September 14, 2022
Guesty is also launching a new Distribution Hub that adds direct connections with Hopper, Trip.com, Marriott Homes & Villas and Google’s hotel and vacation rental search products. Read More
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OTAs see marketing efficiency improvement in Q2
By Mitra Sorrells | August 31, 2022
Booking Holdings, Expedia Group and Airbnb all increased their marketing spend in Q2 of this year compared to 2021, but it decreased as a percentage of revenue. Read More
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Airbnb posts record Q2 income of $379M on $2.1B revenue
By Mitra Sorrells | August 2, 2022
Airbnb says growth in “Nights and Experiences booked” and strong daily rates drove revenue up 58% compared to Q2 2021. Read More
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Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia steps back from operating role
By Mitra Sorrells | July 22, 2022
Gebbia says he's making the move to pursue new ventures, including “a complementary product to Airbnb” - and his upcoming role as a new father.   Read More
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Vrbo outranks other OTAs as most downloaded travel app
By Kathryn Walson | July 14, 2022
Vrbo had 10 million downloads in the first half of 2022 – the same amount it had in all of 2021. Read More
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Airbnb partners with 20 destinations for new “live and work anywhere” initiative
By Mitra Sorrells | July 6, 2022
Airbnb has selected 20 destinations that will receive landing pages on the platform that are intended to serve as a “one-stop shop” for remote workers. Read More
Airbnb highlights unique properties through funding campaign
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Airbnb highlights unique properties through funding campaign
By Linda Fox | June 22, 2022
The company is providing $100,000 each to 100 people to create a unique property. Read More
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