Broaden your traveling horizons with websites like Airbnb
There are plenty of websites like Airbnb, and each offers something a little different. Here are our favorites, from Overnight to Hipcamp.
Business travelers, Airbnb is about to make it easier to find a workspace
Airbnb wants a bigger slice of the business traveler market, and is partnering with WeWork to try to make it happen.
A not-so-bright smart lock just got bricked by a software update
A popular smart lock recommended to hosts by Airbnb was left inoperable last week following an erroneous software update.
New AI tells you how much you can rent your place for on Airbnb
Curious about how much you could rent your room or home for on Airbnb? A new online tool uses AI to find the figure.
Looking for a place to stay? Google will now show you vacation rental properties
Google appears to be testing options for such accommodations when users search for hotels, but the results won't come from Airbnb.
Airbnb is reportedly working on ‘Airbnb Lux,’ a high-end tier of homes
Airbnb is in the process of launching a new Airbnb Lux service specifically for mansions, penthouses, and other abodes of the truly affluent.
Airbnb wants to start competing with hotels with a new premium service
Airbnb has drawn "close to launching a new service that will match guests with quality-inspected home and apartment rentals."
Soon, you will be able to split payments for your Airbnb vacation rental
Airbnb is hoping that it can help you avoid those awkward conversations, and save your friendships. It basically allows you to split payments
Make your Airbnb rental stand out with these photo tips from the pros
Ready to list your Airbnb or Home Away property? Not so fast -- make sure your photographs are up to par with these tips.
Airbnb wants to keep its hosts and guests from getting scammed, so it purchased Trooly
Airbnb purchased background-check startup Trooly Inc., with hopes that hosts and guests alike can avoid getting scammed.
Airbnb is making it easier than ever for you to host a person in need
Airbnb has just launched Open Homes, a platform that allows hosts to volunteer to give shelter to a person in need.
Slice insurance aims to provide peace of mind for Airbnb hosts
Occasionally, Airbnb hosts return to a property that's had a few things taken, or worse, been trashed beyond recognition. Slice wants to help.
Need an unconventional vacation? All of Sweden is available on Airbnb
Sweden is now available for rent on Airbnb and outdoor destinations are listed from regions throughout the Scandinavian country.
Planning your vacation? Airbnb plays tour guide with its updated For You tab
Airbnb debuted the For You tab, which promises to offer "a personalized doorway to discover homes to stay in and things to do."
Want to go camping without the hassle? Tentrr is the Airbnb of camping
Tentrr aims to take all the hassle out of camping. Using an approach similar to Airbnb, the website connects landowners with campers.
Keep your home safe from bad actors thanks to Airbnb's new security measures
And as cyberattacks and hacks become more common, Airbnb is stepping up its game to ensure that your home is protected.
YouTube tutorial shows how to shoot interior photos worthy of design mags
Shooting great interior images of your home doesn't have to be hard at all, and with these 5 easy tips, you can be well on your way.
Airbnb has high hopes for Africa in 2017, seeking to double its customer base
On Friday, the vacation rental company's CEO Brian Chesky told Reuters of his plans to bank on the accelerated growth in Africa.
‘The Airbnb Story’: How an air mattress laid the foundation for an empire
In Leigh Gallagher's new book The Airbnb Story, she gets the scoop on one of the country's biggest success stories.
Look out, vacationers — Airbnb may be entering the long-term rental space
Your favorite short-term vacation rental site may soon be rebranding itself. Airbnb could be looking at long-term rentals.
Party Squasher will let people renting out their homes crash unsanctioned gatherings
When it's your house at stake, you bet your bottom dollar you're willing to be the party pooper. Thanks to the Party Squasher, you can be.
Hosting an Airbnb property gets a bit simpler with a new chatbot for FAQs
Hostbot is a new add-on from Burner to manage the messages from Airbnb guests via preset replies and a private phone number.
The new frontier in London office rentals: Your home
New London startup Hermit wants to shake up the office rental market by renting out private homes during the day.
Airbnb buys Luxury Retreats to offer more luxurious villas for your vacation
On Wednesday, the vacation rental company Airbnb announced the addition of Montreal-based Luxury Retreats to its portfolio.
Airbnb’s Lottie helps fellow developers add animations to their apps
Airbnb engineers launched Lottie, an open-source tool that helps developers incorporate animations into their native apps.
Pantone's color of the year is now an actual Airbnb house you can stay in
Pantone has a cure for the winter blues -- a Airbnb house inspired entirely by a single color that brings the outdoors in.
Splitting the cost of your Airbnb could get a lot easier if Tilt rumors are true
Payment service Tilt might be finding a new home in home purveyor Airbnb. The vacation rental company is said to be in talks to acquire Tilt
Welcome to London: Airbnb is using Twitter live 360 video to showcase travel spots
Airbnb is one of the first brands to jump on Twitter’s recently launched live 360 video feature in order to showcase its global experiences.
Airbnb could soon help users book flights to get them to their accommodation
Airbnb may be working on a feature that could help turn it into a more comprehensive travel agency -- flight booking.
Amid regulatory pressure, Airbnb lays out what it's willing to compromise on
Airbnb unveiled its Policy Tool Chest, a pair of lists that highlight what the company is and is not willing to compromise on.
Airbnb drops NYC lawsuit after agreement on short-term rental law enforcement
With agreement from the NYC's mayor's office that the short-term rental law would be enforced only against hosts, Airbnb dropped its lawsuit.
Airbnb softens its tone, agreeing to regulations in Amsterdam and London
On Thursday, Airbnb made a novel move, agreeing to limit the number of nights hosts can rent out homes in London and Amsterdam.
Uber, Lyft, and Airbnb may have a champion in transportation pick Elaine Chao
Elaine Chao, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Transportation Secretary has spoken in favor of 'sharing economy' businesses in the past.
Airbnb launches Trips to help you find new things to do when you travel
Airbnb released a new feature on its app -- a feature that could turn the company into a fully fledged travel agency.