Airbnb

Airbnb lifts annual revenue growth forecast on resilient global travel demand

Airbnb said it does not expect a material impact in its current quarter from the unrest in Europe or the conflict in the Middle East.

Should Airbnb guests do chores and house cleaning?

You can never really predict humans, as some Airbnb hosts prefer guests to leave things as they are, says the writer.

Airbnb hosts can no longer make guests do dishes, take out trash from Nov 20

Under Airbnb’s updated policy, all requests made of guests must be “reasonable”.

Airbnb searches surge 160% ahead of Sepang race weekend

Airbnb said the year on year increase was recorded for stays from Oct 2 to Oct 4 in Kuala Lumpur, Sepang, Selangor and surrounding areas.

UN expands list of companies linked to Israeli settlements

The database is highly sensitive as firms could be targeted for boycotts or divestment.

Beds too short in ‘worst-ever’ Asian Games rooms, say South Korea

The Games are taking place in Nagoya and the wider Aichi area, with some events already under way ahead of the opening ceremony on Sept 19.

Tokyo’s Shinjuku to ban more than half of vacation rentals

Known for its buzzing commercial and entertainment district, Shinjuku hosts nearly 10 per cent of Japan’s 42,000 short-term rentals.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 5, 2026

The new map - known as the Equal Earth cartographic projection - more accurately depicts the scale of the continents than the traditional Mercator projection that it replaces.

EU to help cities clamp down on tourist rentals

Tourists posing for photos at Trocadero square in Paris, France.

In the age of Airbnb, bed and breakfasts are coming into their own

Traditional bed and breakfast inns are doubling down on unique decor, personalised service and flexible policies as they seek to distinguish themselves from vacation rentals.

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