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Airbnb
More vacation rentals in Hawaii mean needed revenue and upset neighbors
by
Casey Harlow
Aug 11, 2021
Some locals are upset with tourists causing disruptions in normally quiet neighborhoods.
Security concerns take toll on pandemic-ravaged Washington businesses
by
Andy Uhler
Jan 14, 2021
Instead of an inauguration boost, businesses in and around the nation's capital plan to curtail hours or even close.
Airbnb raises price target for its IPO
by
Amy Scott
Dec 7, 2020
After huge losses in the spring, the short-term rental platform is profitable again.
Airbnb begins process to go public
by
David Brancaccio
, Rose Conlon
and Erika Soderstrom
Aug 20, 2020
The company is using provisions of a 2012 law to keep its inner workings secret for now.
Airbnb gets a boost from close-to-home getaways
by
Erika Beras
Jul 15, 2020
But low-cost summer vacations don't generate much profit for the company.
Airbnb is cutting around 25% of its global workforce
by
David Brancaccio
, Nova Safo
and Alex Schroeder
May 6, 2020
The company is trying to readjust to whatever the post-pandemic travel industry will look like.
Airbnb faces protests in Athens
Dec 10, 2019
Protesters against the platform in the Greek capital have taken things up a notch.
For public good, not for profit.
Picnic with a pig or visit with a llama? Airbnb now offers "animal experiences"
by
Sammy Caiola
Nov 26, 2019
Airbnb is inviting animal owners to host guests for “animal experiences."
Marriott plans to take on Airbnb in home-sharing market
Apr 29, 2019
The hotel group is preparing to launch a new division.
Why people of color charge less for Airbnb rentals in San Francisco
May 11, 2018
A new study examines the role of race in the home rental economy