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Active shooter at Uvalde elementary school in custody, police say

Law enforcement in Uvalde is responding to an active shooter at an elementary school on Tuesday, according to police and the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District.

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Airbnb ends rentals in China as country doubles down on "zero-COVID" strategy

The Chinese government has blocked foreign tourists from visiting the country since the pandemic hit in early 2020.

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Airbnb shutting down listings in China, where it struggled even before covid

Airbnb was a minor player in the Chinese market. Tujia, a larger competitor, has reportedly offered to take over its listings.

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Airbnb is closing its domestic business in China, sources say

All mainland Chinese listings — homes and experiences — will be taken down by this summer.

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Future of Work: ‘The office as we know it is over,’ Airbnb CEO says

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky believes the future of work may mean the death of the office in its current form as more people opt for remote arrangements.

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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky shares the No. 1 trait you need to land a job there

When Airbnb announced its shift to a permanent remote work model on April 28, more than 800,000 people flocked to its career page.

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Obama, Airbnb's Brian Chesky launch $100M in scholarships

The co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, Brian Chesky, has donated $100 million to the Obama Foundation to fund scholarships for students pursuing careers in public service and includes multiple stipends for travel.

Airbnb is renting out the iconic Moulin Rouge for three one-night stays

The historic space was established as a dance hall in 1889, featuring a cabaret show that included the first cancan performance.

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Airbnb will let users split their stays across two houses after seeing customers book longer trips since being stuck at home during much of the pandemic

In January, CEO Brian Chesky said 50% of the nights booked on Airbnb were for trips of a week or more, and 1 in 5 were for stays of a month or more.

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How to avoid getting duped by "worthless" travel insurance amid new threat of COVID cancellations

CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg said travel insurance was the top complaint among travelers during the pandemic.

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Airbnb plans to crack down on unauthorized San Antonio parties this summer

last year's pilot thwarted A similar program last summer stopped 1,000 potential partygoers from renting homes from unsuspecting hosts in San Antonio.

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Hotels expand into Airbnb territory by offering private homes

Hotel chains have been venturing into the short-term rental market, a domain long dominated by peer-to-peer platforms.

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The 'Rendezvous Land Yacht' is a WTX Airbnb just outside of Big Bend

The Rendezvous Land Yacht is parked in the middle of the West Texas desert near Big Bend National Park and can be rented for $120 per night.

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Airbnb beats estimates with 70% revenue growth as travel rebounds

Airbnb said it's seen substantial growth in bookings despite pandemic concerns, "macroeconomic headwinds" and the war in Ukraine.

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Airbnb CEO says staff can 'live and work anywhere'

Airbnb is planning to let its employees live and work wherever they want as other firms start bringing staff back to the office.

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2 minors dead after mass shooting at Pittsburgh Airbnb party

At least 9 others were being treated for gunshot wounds.

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Shooting at party in Airbnb leaves 2 dead, 9 injured in Pittsburgh, city says

Pittsburgh officials said some 200 people — many underage — attended the party, and as many as 50 rounds were fired inside.

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Pennsylvania: At least 2 dead, several others being treated for gunshot injuries following Airbnb shooting

At least 10 victims are being treated in Pittsburgh for gunshot injuries following reports of multiple gunshots fired on the southeast side of the city, police said.

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Airbnb cancels reservations in Russia and Belarus

Home-sharing service says sanctions on the countries make bookings "untenable" in both areas.

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No passport? No problem! 5 travel spots where they aren't needed

Routine processing times for a passport are eight to 11 weeks. Luckily, not all destinations require U.S. tourists to carry a passport.

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Should I Rat Out My Neighbors’ Airbnb?

Buying a house just so you can rent it out on Airbnb is lame. And predatory.

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People are booking Airbnb stays in Ukraine. Here’s why.

People are booking Airbnb stays in war-torn Ukraine even though they have no intention of going.

Silicon Valley is pulling its most popular products and services from Russia

Silicon Valley's biggest technology companies have made it harder for people in Russia to access some of the most widely used technologies in the world.

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Airbnb bookings for longer-term stays are growing, thanks to flexi work arrangements, CEO says

More people are booking longer-term rental stays because of flexible working arrangements as a result of the pandemic, says Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky.

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Cramer: 'We're not in a world of the pandemic anymore' and many companies aren't ready

"I've seen a lot of companies that were kind of banking on a little more pandemic," the "Mad Money" host said Wednesday.

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Airbnb posts $55 million 4Q profit, revenue above 2019

Airbnb has reported its second-straight quarterly profit and it says its revenue is now higher than it was before the pandemic.

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Airbnb, Roblox, Wynn Resorts & more

Check out the companies making headlines in after hours trading.

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Take a look: Bavarian castle in Texas Hill Country

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Kamala Harris art, 'Daily Show' lead Anthem Awards finalists

An art installation inspired by Vice President Kamala Harris, The New York Times’ “The 1619 Project” and “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah,” as well as charitable programs from Airbnb, Google, PayPal and the National Football League, are among the finalists for the inaugural Anthem Awards announced Tuesday.

Jim Cramer says Airbnb's recent weakness is a buying opportunity, likes the stock long-term

"You don't know when a growth stock will stop going down, but if it's profitable like Airbnb then it gets cheaper as it goes lower," the "Mad Money" host said.

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Spurs add Airbnb billionaire co-founder as minority owner

Joe Gebbia, the billionaire co-founder and chairman of Airbnb, has been added as a minority owner of the San Antonio Spurs.

Airbnb will change process to fight discrimination in Oregon

Soon, Airbnb hosts in Oregon will only see the initials of some prospective renters, not their full names.

Airbnb's new experiment in combatting rental bias means swapping names for initials

The project is limited to Oregon users and follows a lawsuit settlement alleging that hosts could discriminate against Black renters based on their names.

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Airbnb hides guest names from hosts to fight racial bias — but only in Oregon

The policy stems from a voluntary settlement agreement the short-term rental platform reached with three Oregon women in 2019.

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Holiday air travel in 2021 up 184% from previous year

The rush to return home is turning into a nightmare as millions of Americans try to navigate full freeways and jam-packed airports, compounded with bad weather and Omicron-fueled staff shortages.

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Airports busy with holiday travelers

Emmy Victor reports from a busy O'Hare in Chicago, where many people are traveling for a long holiday weekend.

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UK expected to remove all 11 countries from red list

The UK is expected to take all 11 African countries off England's red list, easing travel restrictions

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One of the Nasdaq 100's latest stock inductees should continue its outperformance, traders say

The Nasdaq 100 is welcoming a few new additions to its exclusive club. Which will be the biggest winners?

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The house from ‘Home Alone’ will be bookable for one night only on Airbnb

If you’ve ever wanted to stay in the “Home Alone” house, now’s your chance — sans the Wet Bandits.

Want to eat junk food and watch rubbish? You can spend a night in the "Home Alone" house — booby traps included

Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal.

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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: American Airlines, Gap, Moderna and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.

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Travel stocks rally, stay-at-home companies plunge as pandemic wanes and tourism rebounds

Pfizer said on Friday its Covid-19 pill could cut hospitalization risk or death by 89%, and the U.S. prepares to lift international travel bans Nov. 8.

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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Pfizer, Canada Goose, Live Nation and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves before the bell.

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Airbnb reports $834 million 3Q profit as revenue soars

Airbnb has reported a strong third quarter with record profit and revenue as more people get vaccinated and return to traveling.

Airbnb profits surge 280% in third quarter

The company saw its highest revenue and net income ever in the third quarter.

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Airbnb vs. Expedia: Two traders debate which is the better travel rebound bet

Airbnb and Expedia report earnings after the bell. Two traders discuss which they find the most constructive right now.

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6 Tips for Avoiding an Airbnb Nightmare

Take these steps to ensure you know what you’re getting before clicking the reserve button on that cute mountain cottage or condo by the sea

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Iconic VC firm Sequoia is breaking from the venture capital model to hold public stocks longer

Sequoia Capital said in a blog post that the 10-year venture fund has "become obsolete."

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West Seneca couple holds Roswell Park fundraiser for a second year

In 2020, we introduced you to the Hubert's from West Seneca, a family who used their tough experience to help others. One year later, they're giving back once again and the fundraiser is even bigger.

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Pakistanis celebrate cricket win over rival India

Jubilant cricket fans celebrate in Karachi to hail Pakistan's rout of arch-rivals India at the T20 World Cup in Dubai. Pakistan romped to a 10-wicket triumph, a first ever at the World Cup level over their South Asian neighbours.

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Gretchen Beyer stays positive during lupus diagnosis

A Daemen women's soccer player remains grateful and determined even though she can't be on the field.

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Twitter buys chat app founded by a serial entrepreneur who sold his first start-up to Yahoo when he was 17

Twitter announced that it has acquired a chat app called Sphere, which was co-founded by British serial entrepreneur Nick D'Aloisio.

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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: MGM Resorts, Airbnb, Enphase Energy and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.

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Want to rent out part of your home? Here’s what to know.

Between the renovations, inspections, potential loans and tax implications, the process of becoming a landlord can be more than a little intimidating.

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I stayed at a ‘haunted’ Airbnb for two nights and this is what happened

To some, staying in a haunted hotel or Airbnb is a bucket list experience, but when I found out my friends booked an Airbnb in a building that used to be a psychiatric hospital, all I could think was that some ghosts were going to visit me at night.

New York police seize illegal vans that were advertised on Airbnb as a cheap 'glamping' experience for $100 a night

Multiple vans promoted to tourists on Airbnb as a luxury experience had illegal documentation and were impounded, according to New York police.

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The Duck & the Peach, La Collina restaurants reviews: 2 new gems on Capitol Hill

Hollis Wells Silverman is behind the Duck & the Peach and La Collina

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Afghanistan: The local people helping refugees in the UK

"No-one chooses to be a refugee, if any of us were in that position I hope we would get support."

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Tommy Thompson op-ed: 'I have no plans to abdicate our responsibility'

UW System President Tommy Thompson, who is the former governor and Health and Human Services Secretary, rebukes plans by Wisconsin Republican to control COVID-19 mitigation protocols on public campuses

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Airbnb cuts 2Q loss to $68 million, COVID clouds forecast

Airbnb says it lost $68 million in the second quarter, but that's smaller than losses it posted in the same quarter last year and in 2019.

This 6-ton potato in Idaho is available to rent on Airbnb

Just like the B-52's song says, you can live in your own "Private Idaho" when you snag this eclectic Airbnb rental.

Mets, under new owner Cohen, to celebrate Bobby Bonilla Day

The New York Mets under new owner Steven Cohen are embracing Bobby Bonilla Day, an annual remembrance of a famously unsuccessful contract.

Airbnb reports 1Q loss of nearly $1.2 billion, revenue rises

Airbnb says it lost nearly $1.2 billion in the first quarter, about three times as much as it lost a year ago, as travel remains depressed because of the pandemic.

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Hollywood actress lists Canyon Lake Airbnb rental as one of her top wishlist destinations

An Airbnb listing in Canyon Lake, known as the Skyhouse, is a on the travel wishlist of write, director and actress Mindy Kaling.

Airbnb reports huge loss in first time out as public company

Home-sharing site Airbnb posted a $3.9 billion loss in the fourth quarter of 2020 as it suffered from the pandemic downturn in travel and recorded one-time costs for becoming a public company. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)Home-sharing site Airbnb posted a $3.9 billion loss in the fourth quarter of 2020 as it suffered from the pandemic downturn in travel and recorded one-time costs for becoming a public company. In results released Thursday — Airbnb's first as a publicly traded entity — the company took a charge of $2.8 billion for stock compensation related to the IPO. The company did say revenue will not decline as much in the current quarter as it did in the fourth quarter of last year. Since the start of the pandemic, Airbnb has shifted its focus to beach towns and mountain destinations — outdoorsy places where the risk of contracting the coronavirus is perceived to be lower.

This ‘Saved by the Bell’ themed Airbnb in Dallas will make you feel like a 90′s kid

DALLAS, Texas – Break out your fanny packs, acid-wash jeans and hair scrunchies because this “Saved by the Bell”-themed Airbnb in Dallas will transport you back to the 90′s. The Slater house can be rented on Airbnb and can accommodate up to five guests with four bedrooms and one bathroom, according to the listing. Just below it is an 80′s-themed Airbnb called, “The Mcfly,” which is separate from The Slater, and is private. AdThe space is decorated with bright-colored furniture, a room modeled just like a booth at The Max, 90′s themed figurines and of course, some “Saved by the Bell” episodes on VHS. To book your stay, visit its Airbnb listing here.

Airbnb to block, cancel DC bookings ahead of inauguration

Airbnb says it will be blocking and cancelling reservations in the Washington, D.C. area during the week of the presidential inauguration. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)NEW YORK – Airbnb says it will be blocking and cancelling all reservations in the Washington, D.C. area during the week of the presidential inauguration. The decision, announced Wednesday, was in response to various local, state and federal officials asking people not to travel to Washington, D.C. But over Presidents' Day weekend, the site lists more than 300 rentals in the Washington, D.C. area. Meanwhile, Marriott International said Wednesday that its hotels in the Washington, D.C. area will remain open leading up to and through the inauguration.

Travel website offering chance to win free Airbnb stay, cash to completely unplug for 72 hours

A secluded mini-vacation with the chance to win a little cash sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? Well, travel site Trips to Discover is hosting a contest where you can win just that - a three-night stay in a secluded Airbnb of your choosing with a $200 stipend for gas and the chance to win an additional $200 if you manage to stay off all screens completely. That means no TV or digital devices of any kind for a full 72 hours if you’re up to the challenge. According to Trips to Discover, the winner will get to choose a top-rate Airbnb location of their choice that is within driving distance of their home. Full terms and conditions for the 2021 Refresh Challenge are listed on the Trips To Discover website.

Airbnb banning rioters, hate groups ahead of inauguration

Airbnb said Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, that its reviewing reservations in the Washington, D.C., area ahead of the upcoming presidential inauguration and will bar any guests associated with hate groups or violent activity. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)Airbnb said Monday that it’s reviewing reservations in the Washington, D.C., area ahead of next week’s presidential inauguration and will bar any guests associated with hate groups or violent activity. Airbnb said it will warn all guests in the Washington region that it may bring legal action against them if they are members of hate groups or if they plan violent activities. Airbnb said it’s also banning from its platform anyone who engaged in criminal activity in last week’s riot at the U.S. Capitol. Democratic President-elect Joe Biden was the biggest recipient of Airbnb donations.

‘The building shook’: Houston family recounts surviving Nashville explosion

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A Houston family is counting their blessings after surviving the Christmas Day explosion in Nashville. The family had rented an Airbnb, which was located just a half-block from where the explosion happened. Garza said the building that housed her family began to shake from the impact. We heard a loud, loud, loud explosion.”The window near the bed where Garza and her husband were sleeping popped out of the frame as well. The family said they hope to revisit the Airbnb to gather some of their belongings after the curfew for downtown Nashville ends Sunday night.

Asian stocks mixed after Wall St falls on virus pressure

A woman wearing a face mask walks past a bank's electronic board showing the Hong Kong share index in Hong Kong, Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. Asian stock markets were mixed Friday after Wall Street sank following signs damage to the U.S. economy from the coronavirus is worsening while Congress is deadlocked over possible new aid. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)Asian stock markets were mixed Friday after Wall Street sank following signs damage to the U.S. economy from the coronavirus is worsening while Congress is deadlocked over possible new aid. Shanghai and Tokyo retreated while Hong Kong and Seoul gained. The Hang Seng in Hong Kong advanced 0.4% to 26.524.01.

Airbnb prices shares at $68 ahead of Thursday IPO

Thirteen years after its founders first rented air mattresses in their San Francisco apartment, Airbnb is making its long-awaited stock market debut. Airbnb had initially set a price range of $44 to $50 for it shares, but raised that to a range of $56 to $60 earlier this week, indicating rising investor demand. Airbnb’s listing comes a day after another San Francisco-based company, DoorDash, soared through its initial public offering. Its stock jumped 85.8% to close at $189.51 after the company priced shares at $102 each, raising $3.4 billion with its offering. Airbnb initially planned its IPO for the spring but shelved it when the pandemic ground global travel to a halt.

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Blockbuster IPO market still calls for cautious approach

The home sharing company raised $3.7 billion in the offering, making it the largest IPO of the year, according to Renaissance Capital. “This year had a lot of large IPOs,” said Matthew Kennedy, senior IPO market strategist at Renaissance Capital. Some 19 company IPOs have brought in over a billion dollars, including DoorDash and Airbnb. Still, individual investors may want to consider waiting a few days after a company has its IPO, if not longer. The Renaissance IPO ETF, which tracks an index that holds companies that have had an IPO within the last two years, giving more weight to bigger ones, is up 108% this year.

Blockbuster IPO market still calls for cautious approach

DoorDash shares surged nearly 86% above their offering price of $102 in their market debut Wednesday. Airbnb’s own market debut on Thursday could end up blowing past that. “This year had a lot of large IPOs,” said Matthew Kennedy, senior IPO market strategist at Renaissance Capital. Airbnb put off a market debut in the spring when the pandemic crippled global travel. Uber, which raised $8.1 billion in its market debut last year, has yet to get out of the red.

DoorDash delivers 86% gain in stock market debut

DoorDash shares soared in its initial public offering Wednesday, capping a year of explosive growth for the food delivery company. Powering that service are 1 million delivery drivers, who are independent and not considered DoorDash employees. But lockdown orders and the closure of indoor dining have made DoorDash indispensable for many restaurants and diners this year. DoorDash now controls 50% of the U.S. food delivery market. Skeptics thought the economics of food delivery would fall apart in less dense areas, because there was lower demand.

Airbnb hikes share price ahead of expected IPO this week

Airbnb has raised the price of its shares ahead of its initial public offering this week, betting investors will pay more given its resiliency during the pandemic. In a government filing Monday, Airbnb said it expects to price its shares between $56 and $60 each, up from a range of $44 to $50 earlier this month. Airbnb is expected to issue a final share price late Wednesday ahead of its Thursday IPO on the Nasdaq Stock Market. The new price would let the San Francisco-based home sharing company raise up to $3.4 billion in the offering. Airbnb has more than 7 million listings on its platform, run by 4 million hosts worldwide.

Airbnb hopes to raise up to $2.6B in mid-December IPO

Airbnb hopes to raise as much as $2.6 billion in its initial public stock offering this month, betting investors will see its home-sharing model as the future of travel. It’s a remarkable comeback for the company that delayed its IPO when the coronavirus pandemic crippled global travel in the spring. Airbnb has more than 7 million listings on its platform, run by 4 million hosts worldwide. But Airbnb has recovered more quickly than traditional hotels as travelers seek whole homes in rural areas far from crowds. Airbnb said it also expects more business people will book vacation rentals, since many can now work from home.

Airbnb details years of losses ahead of planned IPO

The San Francisco-based company has yet to set a date for the IPO but it is laying the groundwork by filing financial records with U.S. securities regulators. Its revenue jumped 32% to $4.8 billion in 2019, but it reported a net loss of $674 million that year. Airbnb said it currently has 7.4 million listings run by 4 million hosts worldwide. Earlier this year, hosts were infuriated when Airbnb allowed guests to cancel and get full refunds amid the pandemic. Airbnb later promised $250 million to hosts to make up the shortfall.

Looking for love? ‘The Bachelor’ mansion is now up for rent on Airbnb

Calling all fans of the hit show, “The Bachelor" — whether you’re looking for love or a luxurious getaway, the show’s mansion is now available for rent on Airbnb. The mansion, also known as the Villa de la Vina, resides in the Santa Monica Mountains of Malibu, California, and can house up to 13 guests. The villa has seven bedrooms, seven bathrooms and eight and a half baths. "The Bachelor" mansion available for rent on Airbnb. "The Bachelor" mansion available for rent on Airbnb.

Airbnb requires hosts to commit to enhanced cleaning

Airbnb said Thursday it will require hosts to comply with enhanced cleaning procedures as part of its effort to reassure guests and local officials during the coronavirus pandemic. Hosts in China are exempt because have their own local cleaning program, the company said. Airbnb is no longer requiring hosts to leave their rentals vacant for at least 24 hours between guests, as it did in April. San Francisco-based Airbnb said nearly 1.5 million listings have signed on to the enhanced cleaning standards since they were introduced in June. The company has also been removing party houses from its platform after a shooting last year at an unauthorized Halloween party in California.

Airbnb blocking some rentals over Halloween to halt parties

Airbnb will prohibit one-night rentals over Halloween weekend as part of its ongoing effort to crack down on party houses. Five people were killed in the shooting, which happened during an unauthorized Halloween party. San Francisco-based Airbnb said it will ban one-night rentals of entire homes in the U.S. and Canada on Oct. 30 or Oct. 31. Previously booked one-night rentals will be canceled and Airbnb will offer refunds. And in August, Airbnb banned parties worldwide and limited occupancy at its rentals to 16 people.

Treehouse in Fredericksburg is one of top wish-listed destinations for Airbnb travelers

FREDERICKSBURG, Texas – Airbnb has released a list of the top travel destinations for travelers and some of the most unique, wish-listed locations people are looking to stay. One of the locations that’s been added as a top wish list stay for Airbnb is a treehouse in Fredericksburg, listed on the website as Live Oak Treehouse at HoneyTree Farm. According to Airbnb officials, travelers are looking to get out of the city for fall trips. The top destinations in the U.S. for fall are:Hilton Head Island, South CarolinaBig Bear Lake, CaliforniaLake Havasu City, ArizonaCharleston, South CarolinaScranton, PennsylvaniaWilmington, North CarolinaPalm Springs, CaliforniaOrange Beach, AlabamaPigeon Forge, TennesseeFredericksburg, TexasAirbinb officials said travelers are booking vacations within 300 miles of their origin. The methodology used to determine these statistics were based on searches from Aug. 1-23, 2020.

You can stay in Bella Swan's house from 'Twilight' movies thanks to Airbnb

The house Bella Swan lived in before Edward Cullen turned her into his vampire bride in the movies is now available to rent on Airbnb for just $330 a night. You can even rehash the age-old debate of Team Jacob or Team Edward by deciding if you're going to stay in the Team Edward room or Team Jacob room. Considering the room has a Jacob cardboard cutout, it's safe to assume the owners of the house are Team Jacob. The reviews of the rental are absolutely stellar, with many "Twilight" fans praising just how fun it was to stay the night at the Swan house. You can see the full Airbnb listing (including some photos of the house) by clicking here.

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