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News Articles: Airbnb

Airbnb is listing shares of its initial public offering Thursday, capping a tumultuous year for the short-term rental company.

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Airbnb Now A $100 Billion Company After Stock Market Debut Sees Stock Price Double

The short-tem rental company says it's actually seeing an increase in its business because people are less inclined to stay at hotels and are choosing to "work from any home" during the pandemic.

December 10, 2020
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By:
  • Bobby Allyn and
  • Avie Schneider
A person visits a vacation rental site such as Airbnb

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  • Business

Airbnb Bans All Parties At Its Listings Worldwide, Citing Public Health Mandates

Airbnb properties are prohibited from hosting parties or accommodating groups larger than 16 people until further notice. The company said the new policy is "in the best interest of public health."

August 20, 2020
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By:
  • Rachel Treisman
In the run-up to Airbnb's imminent IPO filing, it has implemented a series of policies to help repair the company's reputation within communities that oppose the constant turnover of strangers in their neighborhoods.

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  • Business

Airbnb Sues Guest Whose Sacramento Party Drew Gunfire Injuring 3

"This marks the first time Airbnb has taken affirmative steps to initiate legal proceedings against a booking guest for throwing an unauthorized party," the company said.

August 12, 2020
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By:
  • Vanessa Romo

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On Second Thought For Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Today's show featured conversations on racial discrimination in Airbnb bookings and a new book focusing on the strength and spirit of boyhood. The NAACP...

April 02, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 4 more
In this Feb. 22, 2018 file photo, Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky speaks during an event in San Francisco.

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NAACP Teams Up With Airbnb In Atlanta To Combat User Bias

Airbnb has faced various lawsuits and allegations that guests and hosts of color are less likely to successfully book a reservation. A Harvard Business...

April 02, 2019
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By:
  • Ross Terrell and
  • Virginia Prescott
With mortages and rental rates continuing to rise in Atlanta, some homeowners are being pushed out.

How The Reverse Of White Flight Is Affecting Mortgage Rates In Atlanta

“The City Too Busy To Hate” wasn’t always the case for Atlanta. After the Civil Rights Act of 1964, many white residents resented that African-Americans...

July 10, 2018
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Summer Evans

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