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Airbnb changed its check-out chore rules – and hosts are fuming

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Residences

Airbnb is giving away World Cup tickets with some match-day bookings

With the largest football event kicking off today, fans in the US, Mexico and Canada will be able to secure their seats without spending a dime by booking stays in one of the 16 host cities.

Destinations

Europe's cheapest and most expensive countries for holiday rentals

New short-term rental data reveals a huge gap in accommodation costs across Europe, with nightly rates starting below €40 in parts of the Balkans and exceeding €200 in some of the continent’s most sought-after destinations.

Travel News

Airbnb set to become a one-stop shop for your entire trip

The holiday rental giant is expanding far beyond accommodation, adding car hires, luggage storage, boutique hotels, AI-powered planning tools and exclusive travel experiences.

Europe Today

Housing crises explodes: rents up by 60% in Europe

A coalition of European mayors is set for a high-level meeting with the European Commission and Parliament on the housing crisis. Affordable housing isn’t anymore one of the four pillars of the European social model, warns Roberto Gualtieri, Rome’s mayor, to Euronews.

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Travel News

Airbnb is now offering airport transfers in 125 cities

Airbnb has been expanding beyond only accommodation for the last several months, with offerings now including private airport taxis as well as things like massages, chefs and personal trainers.

Travel News

Spanish court orders Airbnb to pay €64 million fine

Madrid’s High Court refuses to suspend a €64 million fine on Airbnb by Spain’s Consumer Ministry for illegal holiday rentals and misleading ads; the platform must pay while it appeals.

The Big Question

Meet the co-founder of Airbnb: ‘It was never meant to be a business’

Airbnb was first dreamed up in 2008, with people initially asking “how could you trust a stranger ever in your own home?” In 2025, $92 billion was transacted on the platform. So how did they do it?

Travel News

Why 84% of Italians used Airbnb and short-term rentals in 2025

The increase in short-term rentals is worsening Italy's housing crisis.

Residences

You can book a stay at the cottage from Heated Rivalry this summer

The hit HBO show has sparked a rise in demand for getaways to Ontario, and you can book a trip to the actual filming location on Lake Muskoka through Airbnb.

25 February 2026

Lifestyle

Airbnb launches romantic 'Wuthering Heights' experience - for free

Ahead of the release of one of 2026’s most hotly anticipated movies, “Wuthering Heights” fans can book a stay in Catherine Earnshaw’s Thrushcross Grange bedroom.

5 February 2026

Travel News

Airbnb fined €65 million as Spain tightens rental rules

The fine is equal to six times the profits Airbnb made while the properties were still listed despite being in breach of the rules.

15 December 2025

Travel News

Airbnb safety concerns can deter travellers. Can transparency fix it?

Airbnb safety reviews can influence bookings, new study shows

24 October 2025

Travel News

Spain to convert 53,000 tourist flats into permanent rentals

The Spanish government will convert 53,000 tourist flats into permanent rental housing after detecting irregularities in the national registry.

15 September 2025

Destinations

As Mexico City protests mass tourism, here’s how to visit responsibly

Here’s our pick of the best neighbourhoods to stay and alternative museums, to help travellers tread lightly.

Moments

Travel insurance tips as governments crack down on Airbnbs

Here are travellers’ rights to a refund or compensation when their rental booking is cancelled.

Travel News

Rome Jubilee year: A polished city, but where are the pilgrims?

As Rome marks its Jubilee year, the anticipated wave of pilgrims and short-term rental profits has yet to arrive, leaving landlords disappointed and locals grappling with a still-tight housing market.