Judge nixes Airbnb’s suit against San Francisco over unregistered listings
U.S. District Judge James Donato rejected Airbnb's lawsuit against San Francisco, which was originally launched in June.
Airbnb and the city of Seattle team up to offer lodging during natural disasters
Airbnb and the city of Seattle have teamed up to help offer disaster relief to those who might need it in case of an emergency.
Airbnb files federal lawsuit after passage of prohibitive New York bill
With the law's passage, owners can be fined $1,000 for their first violation, $5,000 for their second, and $7,500 for the third and future violations.
Estimated 2016 Airbnb tax loss to states $260 million, says study
A study conducted by travel stay booking site All the Rooms finds Airbnb stays will cost states $260 million in lost tax revenue.
In New York, it's now a crime to advertise short-term apartment listings on Airbnb
The governor of New York has signed a law that levies steep fees on property owners who advertise short-term rentals.
Want to go solar? SolarCity to pay $1,000 to any Airbnb host who makes the switch
To help more people turn to solar energy, SolarCity says it will pay $1,000 to any Airbnb host who installs its solar panels on their home.
Airbnb is helping Hurricane Matthew evacuees with free housing
Airbnb activated its disaster response program, which involves the availability of more than 3,000 homes for free for Hurricane Matthew evacuees.
Travel with a bunch of friends and stay in European castles via Airbnb
If you're planning a trip to Europe, especially with a group of eight or more, check out the Airbnb castle listings. Live like royalty for reasonable rates.
Airbnb now lets you rent a room in New York City's biggest record store
Sonos has put one of its HiFi Listening Rooms in Rough Trade NYC and now anyone can rent the room for a night on Airbnb.,
Epic Death Valley Airbnb comes with an Audi R8 and chef-prepared meals
Audi and Airbnb have announced a new collaboration through which guests can rent a stunning house in Death Valley and experience the 2017 R8 Coupe.
Airbnb gives landlords a piece of the pie by allowing tenants to list homes
Airbnb is giving landlords and tenants a chance to list rentals together with its Friendly Building Program.
Airbnb takes steps to curb discrimination after #AirbnbWhileBlack
After charges of discrimination, Airbnb formed a team to complete a 90-day review of company practices. New policies in effect will attempt to curb bias.
Ping lets you leave virtual sticky notes for houseguests
Ping is branded as "guidance for your shared home," and is an invention from Royal College of Art graduate Kristian Knobloch.
Get your home hotel-ready for Airbnb guests with GuestReady
Meet GuestReady, a new company that seeks to help Airbnb hosts get their homes, well, ready for their guests.
Homes featured on HGTV’s ‘Fixer Upper’ drawing crazy interest on Airbnb
The Gaines of the popular home repair show “Fixer Upper” are tired of people putting the properties they have restored on rental sites like VRBO and Airbnb.
Barcelona isn't messing around with Airbnb anymore, levying fines and removing listings
The regulatory nightmare that is Airbnb was dealt another blow this week as authorities in Barcelona began cracking down on illegal rentals.
Ashton Kutcher, Peter Thiel, others write letter to NY governor in defense of Airbnb
They may have differing opinions on Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, but Ashton Kutcher and Peter Thiel both love Airbnb.
Airbnb valued at $30 billion after $850 million in new funding round
Home-sharing company Airbnb has raised $850 million in a round of funding, bringing the startup-turned-vacation superpower's valuation to $30 billion.
Samara is Airbnb's new project to take on the challenge of urban planning
Airbnb is taking on a new challenge by starting a brand new division called Samara. It's first project is to reinvigorate a small Japanese town.
Airbnb hires team of former city mayors to serve on advisory board
Following backlash from local governments regarding its operation in many cities, Airbnb is creating a team of ex-mayors to navigate its challenges.
Home sellers and landlords use Pokémon Go to lure buyers
The real estate market has entered the Pokémon Go fray, as listings for houses and apartments list nearby gyms, PokéStops, and rare Pokémon.
Airbnb and other short term rental websites face possible FTC scrutiny
Concerned about housing shortages and rising housing costs, three US Senators have requested the FTC look into short-term rental websites.
Airbnb sues San Francisco over new short-term rental rules
Short-term rental service Airbnb is suing the city of San Francisco over a recently passed amendment to a rental law.
Chicago passes restrictions on Airbnb, but some don’t see them as enough
Thanks to a new measure passed by Chicago's City Council, Airbnb can now list short-term rentals in the city.
Airbnb could lose much of its New York business if State Senate bill passes
Airbnb could lose much of its New York business after a bill passed that would outlaw the company from listing unoccupied properties for short-term rentals.
KitSplit, the Airbnb of the photo industry, is expanding
Need a camera, drone or VR gear? KitSplit now offers peer-to-peer gear rentals in four major cities.
Staying at an Airbnb or in a hotel is less scary with this portable security system
TripSafe is a portable security system with wedges for you to jam under the door at your hotel or Airbnb.
The EU tells member countries to play nice with Uber, Airbnb, and others
The European Union outlined a series of new guidelines urging governments of member states not to ban Uber, Airbnb, and other sharing economy companies
I left my wallet in San Francisco: SF will fine Airbnb for unregistered listings
Citing poor compliance rates for hosts registering with the city, San Francisco is going to start fining Airbnb and other sites for unregistered listings.
Do your grandparents love to travel? Sign them up for the Freebird Club
There's a new site dedicated to grandma and grandpa's penchant for travel -- it's called the Freebird Club, and it's being branded as Airbnb for seniors.
Meet Antlos, the Airbnb of the sea
Meet Antlos, the online platform enabling travelers to book boat vacations directly from local skippers and captains. Think Airbnb, but on the water.