Study Reveals Alarming Connection Between Airbnb and Crime Rates Researchers from the University of Cambridge and the University of Pennsylvania have made a groundbreaking discovery: crime rates surge in neighborhoods with a high concentration of short-term apartment lettings. 🚨 The Link Between Airbnb and Crime According to the study, the […]

Billions Lost in Airbnb Visitor Spending, Especially in the Outer Boroughs Local Law 18 (LL18) has had a devastating impact on New York City’s short-term rental market. A new report by HR&A Advisors reveals that the law has not only failed to improve housing affordability but also led to a […]

Airbnb is facing increasing opposition from residents in Italy, with campaigners in Milan and Florence taking to the streets to protest against the online accommodation giant. “This City is Not a Hotel” Campaigners in Milan claim that Airbnb is driving up rents and forcing locals out of the city, with […]

Short-Term Rentals: The Hidden Consequences While the idea of short-term rentals might seem appealing to some, the reality is far from it for many Prague residents. Noise and disorder top the list of complaints, with those who have had personal negative experiences with short-term rentals citing issues like loud guests, […]

Refund Woes: A Traveler’s Struggle Bart Colen, a traveler from Pingree Grove, Illinois, had a reservation on Airbnb for a three-month trip to France, but his host canceled at the last minute. After agreeing to refund him $728, Airbnb refused to send the money to his new bank account because […]

The Unexpected Turn of Events An Airbnb “Superhost” was left feeling helpless and vulnerable after a group of guests disconnected all the outdoor security cameras on her property during their one-night stay. Despite paying a substantial cleaning fee and overnight charges, the host became suspicious when she found the cameras […]

Airbnb’s Growth Poses Challenges Ahead Airbnb’s incredible growth has led to its CEO, Brian Chesky, discussing the implications on the short-term rental giant’s operations. On an episode of The Verge’s Decoder podcast, Chesky revealed that smaller-scale hosts offer a more genuine “local feel,” differentiating them from the thousands of properties […]

You won’t believe what this group of women found when they pulled up to their Airbnb. One was terrified of what she’d find in the basement. Airbnb gone wrong Airbnbs have risen in popularity over the last 15 years, becoming a competitive alternative to hotels. That’s in part due to […]

Airbnb Rents Out the Competition with Impressive Q3 Earnings! 🏠💸 Third Quarter Results: A Win for the Hospitality Giant! 🏼 Airbnb, the world’s most popular vacation rental company, has just announced its third-quarter earnings, and it’s a definite win for the company! 🎉 With a revenue of $3.73 billion, narrowly […]

A Couple’s Journey to Becoming Airbnb’s 2 Billionth Customer When going on vacation, many people find themselves staying in hotel rooms, but one alternative is renting homes through Airbnb. The company recently celebrated a milestone, reaching its 2 billionth customer. Tim and Theresa Lewis, a married couple living near Eagle […]