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Airbnb announces ‘Reserve Now, Pay Later’ feature
US: Airbnb is introducing a Reserve Now, Pay Later policy to offer US guests an option to pay $0 upfront when booking eligible domestic stays. The ‘Reserve Now, Pay Later’ feature applies to US-based stays with flexible or moderate cancellation policies. Guests pay the full amount shortly before the end of the listing’s free cancellation […]
Airbnb eyes ‘AI-first’ future with autonomous trip-planning agents
US: Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky has outlined plans for the company to become an “AI-first application”, with autonomous agents able to plan trips, manage bookings and provide real-time support. The announcement, made during Airbnb’s Q2 2025 earnings call on 7 August, followed the release of results showing double-digit revenue growth and steady global demand. Chesky […]
Airbnb to “go significantly more aggressively into hotels,” says CEO
US: Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky has outlined plans to expand the number of hotels listed on the platform, signalling a shift towards a broader accommodation offering. During the company’s Q2 2025 earnings call, Chesky said Airbnb would be “going significantly more aggressively into hotels”, with a focus on independent and boutique properties, particularly outside North […]
Airbnb research finds STR caps unlikely to improve long-term rental supply
US: New research from booking platform Airbnb indicates that placing caps on short-term rentals is unlikely to lead to a significant increase in long-term rental housing supply. The study, based on a survey of Australian hosts, found that 88 per cent said they would not convert their listings into long-term rentals, even if local governments […]