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Airbnb accidentally deactivated a number of customer accounts on Wednesday, causing some travel bookings to be deleted.

The man who helped create some of Apple’s most iconic products is teaming up with Airbnb to help design its future products and services.

If you’re big on nostalgia and can stand the pungent whiff of an old video store, then how about spending a night in the last Blockbuster store on the planet?

Airbnb has put its Experiences service online to give locked-down folks more ideas for things to do while enabling the experience providers to keep on earning.

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Airbnb has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The online accommodation site is now offering an extended refund window for guests and more help for hosts.

The coronavirus is hammering the travel industry, with Airbnb experiencing a huge drop in bookings in some cities. Beijing, for example, has seen a 96% fall.

Uber, Airbnb, and Grubhub have taken big hits to their stock prices as people opt out of the sharing economy.

Airbnb announced a new safety initiative for its customers that will verify every single Airbnb listing around the globe. The safety updates include 100% verification of listings, a guest money-back guarantee, a 24/7 Neighbor Hotline, and risk scoring. The company said it hopes to bring back trust to its community.

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky has announced it is taking stronger action against unauthorized parties at properties rented through its service. The move follows a multiple shooting at a Halloween party held at a house rented through Airbnb in California in which five people died.

Fans of Downton Abbey are being offered the chance to spend a night at Highclere Castle, where the hit TV show was filmed. But you're going to have to prove your passion for the show to secure the booking, as it’s only open to one lucky couple. The experience will include a sumptuous meal and drinks with the owners.

Airbnb is adding a special search filter for work-friendly stays specifically targeted at people who use the service to find a place to stay on business trips. The move comes as more business travelers -- and companies -- become open to using Airbnbs as opposed to traditional hotels.

They may be small, but they are mighty. Tiny homes are more spacious than you think and are the perfect vacation getaway when you want to travel light. We have rounded up the best tiny houses for rent from around the globe, so you don't have to worry if your luggage will fit (it always will).

Airbnb isn't just a platform to find a place to stay. With Airbnb Adventures, travelers can book a mix of accommodations, food, and experiences in what Airbnb calls "bucket list" worthy adventures, including a round-the-world trip for $5,000, airfare included.

It's a big spud (kind of) but a really small Airbnb rental. The accommodation service's collection of quirky rentals just got a little quirkier with this latest addition, a giant potato prop that once toured around promoting Idaho's most famous crop. The Big Idaho Potato Hotel starts accepting guests in June 2019.

Sure, why not? The Mona Lisa in the living room, right in front of the bar cart. The Venus de Milo smiling slyly during dinner. A little dance in the roccoco salon of Napoleon III right before bed. That's the newest hook from Airbnb, which is offering the wild prize in a new contest.

There are few things more disturbing than discovering that you're being watched. Airbnb renters are running into issues with hidden cameras in units, including a recent case in Garden Grove, California, where a couple found a camera in a smoke detector placed directly above the bed.

Planning on turning a house into an Airbnb rental? Smart devices are your best friends for the job! Here are the top ways you can make the living space Airbnb ready with the right technology and preparation, no matter what guests you are targeting. Find out what devices can make the biggest differences to your guests.

Airbnb's most popular rental globally is a tiny dome-topped cabin in California. The revelation came as the online accommodation service celebrated half a billion guest arrivals globally since its launch in 2008. Airbnb currently offers around six million places to stay in more than 80,000 cities around the world.

Learning how to Airbnb your home? Our guide will help you prepare and make sure that you avoid common mistakes. Read on to learn about the best supplies, security, and devices to use, along with what fees you can expect and how to price your rental the smart way. Give your Airbnb guests the best experience you can.

If you've ever left it late to book a room on Airbnb and couldn't find anything, the company's acquisition of last-minute booking app HotelTonight looks like good news. HotelTonight launched in 2010 and currently offers hotel rooms in more than 1,700 cities in around 35 countries.

In its ongoing quest to diversify by targeting the business market, Airbnb has acquired Gaest, an online marketplace focused on helping companies and workers find meeting and event spaces for short-term use. Just like Airbnb, hosts can list their spaces to quickly reach thousands of businesses and professionals.