The platform’s business model is premised on staying in a stranger’s private property, which can put guests’ personal safety ...

With the rise of platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo, short-term vacation rentals have become an increasingly popular alternative to hotels. In the age of COVID-19, many travelers prefer the option to ...

With the rise of platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo ... busy hotel by booking a single-family home instead. But there are safety concerns that arise with the vacation rental experience.

The research from Airbnb and Get Safe ... firm has issued a range of safety tips alongside Get Safe Online to help people avoid holiday scams. Those tips urge users to never click on unexpected ...

The move is part of the company’s push to “promote responsible travel and help hosts safeguard their spaces” during peak demand. Since launching a global ‘party ban’ in 2020, Airbnb says reports of ...

Research from holiday-booking site Airbnb and ... issued a range of safety tips alongside Get Safe Online to help people avoid holiday scams. These tips include urging users to never click on ...

Acknowledging concerns about ... to “ensure fairness, safety, quality standards, and data collection — while maintaining the accessibility that makes platforms like Airbnb attractive.” ...

Don’t count on booking an Airbnb to host it ... a round-the-clock safety line and a support channel for law enforcement to report concerns. Questions remain about the efficacy of these ...

The Washington Post pointed out that Airbnb users would sometimes do similar ... reported Airbnb launched Experiences in 2016, but had issues with quality and reliability. The hosts knew the ...