Over 0.5 billion booked short-stay accommodation online Over half a billion tourists in Europe booked accommodation through an internet-based platform in 2019, according to a new statistical series from the Eurostat Business • 29 Jun
Airbnb bookings jump 52% as vaccinations spur demand Airbnb has beaten Wall Street expectations for first-quarter gross bookings and revenue, as speedy Covid-19 vaccinations and easing restrictions encouraged more people to check into ... Business • 14 May
Covid-19 tames Airbnb in Europe's tourist hotspots The Covid-19 pandemic has achieved what many mayors across Europe have tried and failed to do - wipe out tens of thousands of Airbnbs from ... Business • 08 Mar
Airbnb's bookings rebound in fourth quarter Airbnb has reported better-than-expected gross bookings in its first quarterly earnings report since going public, indicating a strong rebound in demand for vacation rentals in ... Business • 26 Feb
Airbnb valuation surges past $100 billion Shares of Airbnb more than doubled in their stock market debut yesterday, valuing the home rental firm at just over $100 billion in the biggest ... Business • 11 Dec 20
Airbnb prices shares above target in biggest US IPO Airbnb said last night it sold shares in its initial public offering (IPO) at $68 a piece, above its targeted price range, to raise around ... Business • 10 Dec 20
Airbnb burned through $1.2 billion ahead of IPO Airbnb burned through more than $1.2 billion in cash between mid-2019 and mid-2020, ahead of its high-profile initial public offering (IPO). Business • 07 Oct 20
Cities press EU for tougher laws around Airbnb rentals An alliance of 22 European cities urged the EU today to enact tougher rules on Airbnb and other short-term holiday rental platforms, accusing them of ... World • 17 Sep 20
Airbnb bans parties and events in Covid-19 fight There will be no more parties and events in homes listed on Airbnb, the short-term home rental company said today as it tries to enforce ... Business • 20 Aug 20
Airbnb 'made mistakes and needs to change' says founder A co-founder of Airbnb has admitted the company has made mistakes and "needs to change". Business • 09 Aug 20
Airbnb initiative with domestic violence charities Short-term letting company Airbnb is to provide free emergency accommodation to victims of domestic violence in Ireland. Ireland • 25 Jun 20
Murphy says crisis highlights amount of short-term lets Airbnb properties currently being used for homeless services must not go back into the private market according to the Minister for Housing. Dublin • 21 Apr 20
Airbnb lowers valuation to $26bn as virus hits bookings Airbnb lowered its internal valuation by 16% to $26 billion, as the US home rental firm grapples with a slowdown in bookings due to the ... Business • 03 Apr 20
Airbnb wins fight to remain exempt from property rules Homesharing site Airbnb has won its battle to remain exempt from onerous European property regulations, as the EU's top court ruled it was an online ... Business • 19 Dec 19
Airbnb teams up with IOC to provide Games accommodation Airbnb has joined the ranks of leading sponsors of the Olympic Games with a nine year deal to help provide accommodation for the world's biggest ... Business • 18 Nov 19
Airbnb bans 'party houses' after fatal US shooting Airbnb's boss has announced that the online platform, which offers private homes for rent for short periods, is banning "party houses" after a deadly shooting ... World • 03 Nov 19
Short-term letting regulations not being followed Thousands of landlords in Dublin city renting out properties on a short term basis on home sharing websites like AirBnB are not abiding by new ... Ireland • 05 Oct 19
Change in price presentation resolves EU-Airbnb spat Airbnb has successfully fended off Brussels regulators in time for the summer holidays by agreeing to change how it presents rental prices to consumers, the ... Business • 11 Jul 19
Airbnb contributes an estimated €700m to Irish economy Airbnb says it was worth more than €700m to the Irish economy last year. Business • 02 Jul 19
No extra DCC staff hired to enforce new letting laws Dublin City Council has confirmed no additional staff have been hired to enforce new regulations on short-term letting which come into effect on Monday. Dublin • 28 Jun 19
ECJ says Airbnb should not be restricted by French law Europe's highest court, the European Court of Justice, has said that Airbnb Ireland should be not be restricted by French law in providing accommodation services. Business • 30 Apr 19
Airbnb says safety a priority after hidden camera claim Airbnb has described the safety and privacy of the people who use the service - both online and offline - as a priority, following reports ... Ireland • 05 Apr 19
Airbnb buys hotel booking app HotelTonight Home-renting company Airbnb has bought HotelTonight, an app for finding hotel rooms at a discount. Business • 08 Mar 19
Airbnb to begin offering transport options Airbnb is preparing to add transportation options to its line-up of travel services, as the online company seeks to find new areas of growth outside ... Business • 07 Feb 19
Some apartment blocks suitable for short-term lettings Some older apartment blocks in Dublin city are of such a poor standard that they may only be suitable for Airbnb style short-term letting, according ... Dublin • 04 Feb 19
