65,000 Airbnb rental listings ordered to be blocked in Spain
Spain has ordered Airbnb to block more than 65,000 holiday listings over rule violations, the Consumer Rights Ministry said.
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Spain has ordered Airbnb to block more than 65,000 holiday listings over rule violations, the Consumer Rights Ministry said.
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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky has introduced "Icons," a new collection of unique experiences. This collection features stays at the "X-Men" mansion, the Minneapolis house from "Purple Rain" complete with exclusive Prince music, a private tour in the clocktower room of Musée d'Orsay and an immersive visit to the Ferrari Museum in Italy.
Homeowners who list their properties on Airbnb have until April 30 to comply with the rental platform's new policy.
The online housing short-term rental property scam included discrimination against Black people, the Department of Justice said.
Renter Elizabeth Hirschhorn claims landlord Sascha Jovanovic owes her damages and repayment for what she calls "excess rent."
Airbnb says it removed nearly 60,000 fake listings this year and stopped another 157,000 from joining the platform, according to reporting from the Associated Press. Fake listings were among several issues users noted in a recent company survey. David Koenig, a business writer at the AP, joined CBS News to discuss the crackdown on fraudsters.
Many users hoping to book vacation rentals through Airbnb say they have had their accounts suspended or placed under review due to their criminal records.
Vacation rental properties that had been filled up in summers past are sitting empty this year. Meg Oliver explores why.
Popular summer vacation destinations across the country have witnessed a decrease in occupancy rates, according to AirDNA.
The Barbie DreamHouse will be available on Airbnb for a limited time only — but houseguests, beware: It's been Ken-ified.
As part of an "anti-party crackdown," Airbnb is reminding guests not to be rowdy and encouraging neighbors to turn in people who are.
Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the company's 2023 Summer Release, including some new features and a focus on Airbnb Rooms. Plus, he addresses users safety, privacy concerns, the impact of inflation and a possible recession.
Airbnb is anticipating a staggering 300 million guest arrivals this year.
The new features and upgrades were based on customer feedback, with the company's CEO asking on Twitter for users to continue offering suggestions.
Airbnb is marking a major partnership with landlords that would allow tenants to rent out their apartments for short periods. Konrad Putzier, a commercial real estate reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joined "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
The short-term rental company says it's bringing "the economic benefits of hosting" to inflation-hit tenants.
The company plans to overhaul additional charges that Airbnb hosts can tack on to the nightly rate for a stay.
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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky joins "CBS Mornings" to share the company’s updated process to become a host on the platform, price transparency for guests and how he is listing a room in his own San Francisco home.
To help those still new to the process, the site is enlisting advice from its most experienced hosts.
Users have long complained of "sticker shock" after the platform tacks on hefty cleaning and service fees for home stays.
The house is just a short distance away from where the royal family traditionally spends the holiday season.
Parties at Airbnb listings became more popular during the COVID-19 pandemic due to safety measures and restrictions at bars, restaurants and clubs.
The new owner of the cabin said that the previous owner who made the Airbnb listing marketed it as a former slave cabin despite being told the structure wasn't old enough to have housed slaves.