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Airbnb guests are now at the mercy of hosts for hurricane refunds

While the extenuating circumstances policy excludes the hurricanes, Airbnb says guests can filter their searches for homes with flexible cancellation policies that offer full refunds as well as purchase travel insurance. The company is also allowing hosts to cancel reservations without penalty.

During the early days of the pandemic, Airbnb came under fire from guests who were refused refunds as the onus was put on hosts to be accommodating.(AP)

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Published on Sep 30, 2022 10:55 AM IST

Party's over: Airbnb bans events permanently

The rental platform has gradually tightened its policies on parties after complaints and some high-profile trouble, including a 2019 shooting that killed five in California.

Airbnb argued the tighter rules have been effective in reducing the rate of rowdiness complaints it has received.(Reuters file photo)

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Published on Jun 29, 2022 05:01 AM IST

Airbnb permanently bans parties at all rental locations. Here's why

More than 6,600 guests were suspended last year for related violations, Airbnb said.

Airbnb logo(Reuters file photo)

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Published on Jun 28, 2022 10:53 PM IST

Airbnb is giving away $10 million to build the craziest places on the planet

In May, Airbnb redesigned its website to help visitors discover off-the-beaten-path locations.

The vacation-rental site will offer 100 people $100,000 to create unforgettable stays, like a “livable donut in the desert,” according to the application form. (AP file image)

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Published on Jun 24, 2022 05:56 AM IST

Airbnb allows employees to live and work from anywhere

The San Francisco short-term-stay company said late Thursday that under the new policy, employees can work from the office, home or during their travels to 190 countries.

Millions of people switched to working remotely during the pandemic to limit potential exposure to Covid-19.(Reuters file photo)

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Published on Apr 29, 2022 08:31 PM IST

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Airbnb guests are now at the mercy of hosts for hurricane refunds

While the extenuating circumstances policy excludes the hurricanes, Airbnb says guests can filter their searches for homes with flexible cancellation policies that offer full refunds as well as purchase travel insurance. The company is also allowing hosts to cancel reservations without penalty.

Party's over: Airbnb bans events permanently

The rental platform has gradually tightened its policies on parties after complaints and some high-profile trouble, including a 2019 shooting that killed five in California.

Airbnb permanently bans parties at all rental locations. Here's why

More than 6,600 guests were suspended last year for related violations, Airbnb said.

Airbnb is giving away $10 million to build the craziest places on the planet

In May, Airbnb redesigned its website to help visitors discover off-the-beaten-path locations.

Airbnb allows employees to live and work from anywhere

The San Francisco short-term-stay company said late Thursday that under the new policy, employees can work from the office, home or during their travels to 190 countries.

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Airbnb guests are now at the mercy of hosts for hurricane refunds

While the extenuating circumstances policy excludes the hurricanes, Airbnb says guests can filter their searches for homes with flexible cancellation policies that offer full refunds as well as purchase travel insurance. The company is also allowing hosts to cancel reservations without penalty.

Party's over: Airbnb bans events permanently

The rental platform has gradually tightened its policies on parties after complaints and some high-profile trouble, including a 2019 shooting that killed five in California.

Airbnb permanently bans parties at all rental locations. Here's why

More than 6,600 guests were suspended last year for related violations, Airbnb said.

Airbnb is giving away $10 million to build the craziest places on the planet

In May, Airbnb redesigned its website to help visitors discover off-the-beaten-path locations.

Airbnb allows employees to live and work from anywhere

The San Francisco short-term-stay company said late Thursday that under the new policy, employees can work from the office, home or during their travels to 190 countries.

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