Airbnb earned $10B last year, more than double pre-pandemic
The company earned $9.9B in total revenue for the year; nearly half was profit. That's more than double the total revenue the company earned in 2019, before the pandemic upended travel
by Taylor Anderson Feb 13
Airbnb pulls in $3.4B in Q3 on strong international demand
Despite a setback in New York City, Airbnb rode a continued wave of strong post-pandemic travel demand. The company generated twice as much revenue as it did before the pandemic
by Taylor Anderson Nov 1
Hotels and Airbnb, Vrbo in heated battle as business travel ramps up
Both hotels and short-term rental companies are vying for customers seeking out extended stays through new offerings as business travel ramps up across the US this fall
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 10
'Rich Dad' predicts an Airbnb-led 'market crash.' Fanboys rejoice
Robert Kiyosaki's social media post was the latest viral prediction about the short-term rental giant. Will this be the one that comes true, or is it another hoax?
by Taylor Anderson Sep 15
Tens of thousands of Airbnb listings will be outlawed in NYC next week
Local Law 18, which requires short-term rental owners to register with the city, could siphon tens of millions of dollars in revenue from Airbnb when it goes into effect on Sept. 5 in New York City
by Taylor Anderson Aug 29
Airbnb profit jumps 72% as more homes are rented out short term
Revenue for the company grew to $2.5B in Q2 buoyed by a growth in demand that was surpassed by a growth in supply, according to an earnings report released on Thursday
by Taylor Anderson Aug 3
Heading into summer, Airbnb is going head-to-head with the hotels
With a busy travel season in sight, Airbnb is grappling with a paradox that might prove critical to its long-term success: offering an affordable alternative to travelers while remaining viable to hosts
by Taylor Anderson May 30
Airbnb chief calls out CEOs for remote work double standard
'I guarantee you that many of these CEOs who are calling people back to the office in New York City are going away to the Hamptons for the summer or going to Europe in August,' Brian Chesky said
by Ben Verde May 11
Airbnb posts first profitable Q1 as revenue climbs to $1.8B
The short-term rental platform has doubled in size since the start of the pandemic as the number of rentable homes increased by 18% from last year, according to earnings data released Tuesday
by Taylor Anderson May 9
Airbnb notches first profitable full year as demand surges, rates fall
The short-term rental platform posted $1.9B in profits and $8.4B in revenue in 2022, a 40% surge from 2021, according to executives during a full-year and 4Q earnings call Tuesday afternoon
by Taylor Anderson Feb 14
In a bid for transparency, Airbnb now displays price with fees
Travelers are now able to see the true cost of a booking, cleaning fees and all. More upcoming changes seek to control what hosts can require their guests to do at checkout
by Taylor Anderson Dec 14
New York City seeks to tighten control over Airbnbs
New rules would require homeowners and tenants who offer short-term rentals to register units with the city. Airbnb and hosts call the requirements overly restrictive
by Taylor Anderson Dec 6
Airbnb partners with building owners to let renters act as hosts
Tenants can become short-term rental hosts for as much as half of the year under a new approach that connects renters with buildings that allow Airbnbs
by Taylor Anderson Nov 30
Obama’s former spokesman Jay Carney becomes Airbnb exec
Former White House Press Secretary leaves Amazon to become head of global communications and policy for the short-term rental powerhouse
by Taylor Anderson Jul 22
Airbnb co-founder stepping away from his role to pursue new ventures
Joe Gebbia, who helped build Airbnb into a national household name, says his first focus is parenthood. He remains involved with Airbnb as a board member, shareholder and advisor
by Taylor Anderson Jul 21