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Stay informed about COVID-19's effect on global travel, including how Airbnb and governments around the world are responding.
Dec 18, 2020
On New Year’s Eve, we’ll automatically redirect certain requests for reservations that could potentially lead to a party. Learn more
Dec 16, 2020
Meet the members of our Host Advisory Board, which was formed to give the host community a voice in decisions at Airbnb. Learn more
Dec 7, 2020
Announcing Airbnb.org—a community-powered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports opening homes in times of crisis.
Nov 25, 2020
Help slow the spread of COVID-19. Get alerts from your public health authority if you’ve been near someone who tested positive. Learn more
Nov 17, 2020
If you’re hosting in an area with government-mandated COVID-19 travel restrictions, you have options. Learn more
Nov 13, 2020
Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky is putting plans in place to make a personal contribution to support the Host Endowment.
Nov 5, 2020
Stay updated on COVID-19 travel restrictions and advisories around the world
Oct 30, 2020
Introducing the Airbnb Host Advisory Board and Airbnb Host Endowment. Learn more.
Oct 22, 2020
To help protect public health, single-night reservations of entire homes in the U.S. and Canada won’t be allowed over Halloween weekend.
Oct 20, 2020
We’re making improvements to guest reviews, house rules & cancellations, and launching features to help protect against parties. Learn more
Oct 7, 2020
Updated COVID-19 safety requirements for our community are starting Oct. 12. Find out more
Sep 23, 2020
We’re updating how cancellations work under our extenuating circumstances policy for reservations starting on or after January 20, 2021
Sep 23, 2020
Our relationship with the cities you host in matters. Learn about a new tool we’ve launched to work with local communities around the world.
Sep 18, 2020
Longer stays are trending—find out if hosting a long-term stay is right for you
Sep 4, 2020
Watch the latest Host Update to learn how we’re improving customer service and to find out more about our payment process for hosts
Aug 24, 2020
Get more details about our updated Parties and Events policy, new occupancy limit for stays, and more
Aug 20, 2020
Learn how we’re handling parties, why we’re extending your Superhost status, and more. Watch the latest Host Update
Aug 5, 2020
Airbnb’s new Global Head of Hosting Catherine Powell shares how she’s bringing more transparency to hosts. Watch the video
Jul 21, 2020
Introducing Opportunities, a new way to keep up with local travel trends and learn how to make your listing more appealing. Explore now
Jul 9, 2020
Kindness cards are a new way for guests to show their gratitude to the most memorable hosts they’ve stayed with. Find out how it works
Jun 18, 2020
Our enhanced cleaning protocol is now available to hosts in more countries and regions. If you’re an eligible host, you can commit to it now
Jun 17, 2020
The Superhost Relief Fund is now closed for hosts who offer a place to stay—$16.8 million USD in grants have been awarded
Jun 15, 2020
Now more than ever, we’re committed to fighting for equality and justice. Learn about a new project to address racism and bias on Airbnb.
Jun 8, 2020
Our enhanced cleaning protocol is now available to hosts in the U.S. (with other countries and regions to follow). Learn more
Jun 3, 2020
Airbnb stands with Black Lives Matter, and we reject racism, bigotry, and hate. Get antiracism resources in our Activism and Allyship guide.
May 14, 2020
In his latest Host Update, CEO Brian Chesky talked about the future of travel and answered more of your questions
May 13, 2020
We're updating the timeline for the Superhost Relief Fund. Learn more
May 13, 2020
To help support hosts and increase confidence with booking, we’re working on travel insurance options for guests. Learn more
May 11, 2020
CEO Brian Chesky will be sharing more updates for hosts this Wednesday, May 13. Tune in at 3 p.m. PT.
May 8, 2020
Airbnb is autogranting Superhost status in the July assessment for current Superhosts
Apr 30, 2020
The second wave of invites to the Superhost Relief Fund go out to 6,000 hosts today. Learn more about eligibility and the invitation process
Apr 30, 2020
Hosts now have until May 15 to cancel 2020 bookings without charges or impact to Superhost status. Reservations must be booked before March 15.
Apr 29, 2020
We've updated the reservations dashboard for hosts with more info on canceled reservations—including details on any support payments
Apr 29, 2020
In his latest Host Update, CEO Brian Chesky talked about our new Enhanced Cleaning Initiative and answered more of your questions
Apr 27, 2020
Want more guidance around cleaning your space right now? We’re working with experts on a new cleaning protocol made specially for hosts.
Apr 24, 2020
CEO Brian Chesky will be sharing more updates for hosts this Tuesday, April 28. Tune in at 3 p.m. PT.
Apr 23, 2020
We're sending payments to hosts from our $250 million USD in support, but some are delayed. We're working to send the rest by May 1.
Apr 23, 2020
Guests want more flexibility these days, and hosts can now set up a flexible cancellation policy on a temporary basis. Learn more
Apr 23, 2020
Searches for longer stays nearby have more than doubled worldwide. Find out the benefits of hosting longer stays—and how to get started now.
Apr 21, 2020
Airbnb is sending weekly invitations to apply to the Superhost Relief Fund through mid-May. The next round goes out April 23.
Apr 21, 2020
Hosts can cancel 2020 reservations booked before March 15 without charges or impact to Superhost status. Just be sure to do so by April 30.
Apr 16, 2020
We’re prioritizing invitations to the Superhost Relief Fund based on tenure and earnings loss for Superhosts and Experiences hosts
Apr 16, 2020
Starting next week, Airbnb is sending support payments from our $250 million USD commitment to help eligible hosts. Learn more
Apr 8, 2020
CEO Brian Chesky will be sharing more updates for hosts this Thursday, April 9. Tune in at 3 p.m. PT.
Apr 3, 2020
Thank you to our community of hosts, who have already offered accommodations for 100,000 COVID-19 responders through our Frontline Stays program.
Apr 2, 2020
Last week we held more host listening sessions to learn how we can better support you during the coronavirus crisis. Here are key takeaways
Mar 30, 2020
We are contributing $250 million USD to share in the cost of COVID-19 cancellations. Here’s why
Mar 30, 2020
We’ve created a $10 million USD relief fund to help Superhosts and Airbnb Experiences hosts facing serious hardships. Learn more
Mar 30, 2020
We’re working closely with hosts to help provide housing for 100,000-plus COVID-19 responders around the world. Learn more
Mar 29, 2020
Tune in for a message to our hosts from CEO Brian Chesky at 3 p.m. PT March 30. He’ll be answering your top questions.
Mar 27, 2020
We know it’s tough to reach our community support team right now. Find out why, and learn what we’re doing to improve our response time.
Mar 26, 2020
We’re working with hosts to provide housing for 100,000 COVID-19 responders around the world. Learn more
Mar 26, 2020
We’re asking hosts not to use words like “COVID-19” or “quarantine” in listing titles. Learn more about our guidelines
Mar 25, 2020
We’re connecting healthcare providers battling COVID-19 in France with free stays offered by local Airbnb hosts.
Mar 24, 2020
The Olympic and Paralympic Games are rescheduled to 2021. Learn more
Mar 24, 2020
India declares a mandatory quarantine for the entire country through April 15. Learn more
Mar 23, 2020
We've extended our global host listening sessions, and we'll be talking to more hosts this week. Learn more
Mar 21, 2020
Our community support team is facing a high volume of calls. Please help us prioritize check-ins within the next 72 hours. Learn more
Mar 21, 2020
To support social distancing efforts, we’ve temporarily disabled the “event-friendly” search filter on Airbnb. Learn more
Mar 19, 2020
Scammers are using COVID-19 to steal personal info. Protect yourself from phishing attempts with Federal Trade Commission tips.
Mar 19, 2020
Superhosts: Your status won’t be impacted by canceling reservations under our extenuating circumstances policy. Learn more
Mar 19, 2020
We’re helping hosts in Italy offer free housing for medical professionals fighting the coronavirus. Learn more
Mar 17, 2020
We're pausing all Airbnb Experiences starting March 18 through at least April 3, 2020. Learn more
Mar 17, 2020
The European Union is restricting nonessential travel from outside the EU for 30 days. Read the European Council’s statement
Mar 17, 2020
Find updated answers to your hosting questions about the coronavirus
Mar 17, 2020
Get updated answers for travelers about the coronavirus
Mar 15, 2020
We’ve extended Airbnb’s extenuating circumstances policy globally. Find out more
Mar 14, 2020
Helpful information about COVID-19 symptoms and more from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Feb 21, 2020
Learn how to protect yourself and your guests from illness
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