U.S. guests under the age of 25 who have fewer than three positive reviews may no longer book entire homes near where they live, according to the new rules. However, they may book any type of listing outside their local area and private rooms and hotel rooms located anywhere. Guests under age 25 with at least three positive reviews and no negative reviews are exempt from the rule, according to Airbnb.
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With COVID-19 restrictions slowly easing, officials say Kansans are eager to begin traveling again.
This summer, AAA forecasts Americans will take 700 million trips based on economic indicators and state re-openings. That number is down nearly 15% compared to last July through September and is the first decline in summer travel since 2009. AAA booking trends show Americans are making travel plans, though cautiously and more spur of the moment.
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You were quarantined for the month of April, so who can blame you for wanting to get away this summer for a well-deserved vacation? Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, you won’t be alone, especially if you’re hitting the road.
According to AAA, Americans will take a combined 700 million trips. It sounds like a lot, but that’s down 15 percent compared to last July through September, and is the first decline in summer travel since 2009.
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The first time I booked an Airbnb was in 2011, back when the sharing platform was getting its footing in the home rentals market. I checked into an unremarkable garden apartment in Prague because it was cheaper than a hotel and I was on a budget. In the decade that followed, I stayed at more than 125 properties on six continents—a bonafide super guest. I was even a contributor to Airbnb Magazine, until it paused publication amid the COVID-19 crisis.
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Before you map out plans for an accessory dwelling unit on your property, it's important to know the ground rules. We asked city experts and design pros for advice to help you chart a course to the backyard dwelling of your dreams.
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Speaking exclusively with NBC’s Sam Brock, Brian Chesky, CEO and co-founder of peer-to-peer lodging service Airbnb, predicts that in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, “Travel is going to shift: It’s going to be smaller, more intimate, more local.” The company has developed an enhanced cleaning protocol for hosts.
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Airbnb occupancy rates in the U.S. are up 17.1% in May compared to a month ago, but down 15.6% year-over-year, according to new data by AllTheRooms Analytics, a New York-based short-term rental analytics company.
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“There must be a 24-hour period between guests and units should be absent of shared soft objects that are difficult to regularly clean like extra throw blankets, blankets and decorative pillows.”
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Coloradans are back in force booking vacation stays. Glamping Hub, an Airbnb-like startup with U.S. operations based in Denver, and which lists 1,300 teepees, yurts and other atypical rentals in Colorado, has had a surge in customers this month.
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While touching infected surfaces has always been part of the messaging on how the virus spreads, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently shifted its stance online. The CDC now says that COVID-19 spreads from person to person contact, and then lists touching infected surfaces under a section titled, "The virus does not spread easily in other ways." The CDC adds: “This is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads, but we are still learning more about this virus.” The language is a subtle change from the organization’s warning in early March, when it wrote simply that it “may be possible” to spread the virus through contaminated surfaces.
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“The company is betting that people will want to hit the road when this is all over”
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Denver is the gateway to the Rockies with mountain vistas to the west and easy access to skiing, hiking, and almost every other outdoor activity you can think of. But the Mile High itself is filled with plenty to explore, and each area’s got its own personality. Whether you’re coming to Denver from out of town for a visit or you’re a local looking to get to know a new part of the city, you need the right home-away-from-home base -- those areas of town where you’re steps from amazing dining, fun activities, and your new favorite bar that’s just waiting for you to discover it. And that’s exactly what you’ll find in these neighborhoods. Get to know Denver in these five neighborhoods that show off the best of the Mile High, from its museums to its dive bars.
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In a letter sent Tuesday to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, the online travel company recommended that the legislature pass a collection of tax relief and loan measures that would specifically benefit its network of hosts. The measures would provide both short-term help for property managers and, longer term, potentially make the short-term rental business more profitable for them.
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Listings on Airbnb have come a long way since co-founders Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia rented out air mattresses in their San Francisco apartment for $80 per night. What was then “Air Bed and Breakfast” is now a company with over 7 million listings that include French castles, Mexican bubble domes, American sheep wagons and Finnish igloos.
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Every single word in the laws that govern our city matter. When those words change, it can impact a lot of people. Like right now, when the City of Denver is proposing updating the wording regarding who can rent out their homes on websites like AirBnB and VRBO, as well as adding new licensing fees.
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There have been issues with the misuse of Airbnb properties—stories hitting the headlines of parties out of control, properties trashed, even the use of rentals to record adult movies. Well, now there’s a solution.
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We've uncovered lesser known, eco-conscious destinations around the world that are growing in popularity.* Explore Airbnb's 20 trending destinations for 2020.
The influx of tourism spending by Airbnb guests at restaurants and cafes is being felt around the world. In Europe, Airbnb guests spent at least an estimated US$11 billion at restaurants and cafes in 2018, including over US$2.7 billion in France, US$1.7 billion in Spain, and US$1.3 billion in Great Britain. In the Americas, Airbnb guests spent at least an estimated US$10.2 billion at restaurants and cafes in 2018, including about US$7.6 billion in the United States, US$989 million in Canada, and US$650 million in Mexico. In Asia, Airbnb guests spent at least an estimated US$2.4 billion at restaurants and cafes in 2018, including more than US$755 million in Japan and US$493 million in China. Airbnb guests spent an estimated US$1.1 billion at restaurants and cafes in Australia and New Zealand in 2018, and about US$156 million in South Africa.
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"I think it’s grossly unfair, as an economic matter, to assess and tax a bed and breakfast at a commercial rate while short-term rentals — maybe three or four of them in a row, not a block away — are being taxed at a residential rate," said Gardner.
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The city has defined a primary residence as "a residence which is the usual place of return for housing as documented by at least two of the following: motor vehicle registration, driver's license, Colorado state identification card, voter registration, tax documents, or a utility bill."
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