The Airbnb Housing Council will advise the home-sharing company on policies and initiatives it can support to combat housing affordability and inventory issues
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
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