Airbnb updates

Airbnb exists to create a world where anyone can belong anywhere. This means every member of our community should feel valued and respected. We understand people may have diverse opinions, but it’s important to express them with kindness and understanding...

(Last updated 3 May, 2023) It is important to know that the Community Center is part of the Airbnb platform and Airbnb’s Terms of Service , Privacy Policy and Community Policies, including the Non Discrimination Policy apply to your use of the Communit...

Airbnb fosters connection and belonging by embracing inclusion and respect regardless of a person's background or identity. As members of the Airbnb community, these are values that we all have a responsibility to uphold and protect. To foster a space ...

Hi everyone, I am so excited to connect with all of you today. I have recently started Hosting and I absolutely love it. Meeting with guests and sharing my home has been an incredible experience and also given me a deep appreciation of all that bei... Latest reply by Bhumika

Airbnb began as an affordable way for travelers to stay in someone else’s home. With the pandemic behind us, more people are looking for opportunities to spend time with their Hosts and explore new places like a local. That’s why we’re introducing Airb... Latest reply by Christine615

Checkout should require very little effort from guests and Hosts. Until now, Hosts had to remind guests of the checkout time and communicate about basic checkout tasks, like shutting off the lights or turning down the heat. We heard that you w... Latest reply by Keslie0

Your feedback inspired the upgrades we announced on May 3 in the Airbnb 2023 Summer Release. Hosts who opted into Early Access are already using many of the new features, which begin rolling out to everyone in June. The latest tools help you do things ... Latest reply by Stephen1004

Hi everyone, We are thrilled to announce that we have just opened a brand new Guides Board specifically for the Community Center Many of you have told us that you missed this board. This space is where you can find Host-created guides on optimising ...

As part of our Winter Release 2022, we shared changes that we are making to Instant Book requirements, including the removal of the pre-booking message. We read your questions, feedback, and concerns around the removal of this message and shared it ... Latest reply by Alexandra85

In May, we introduced Airbnb Categories – a new way of making millions of unique homes discoverable to guests who would have never known existed otherwise. We want to ensure guests looking for a unique space, like yours, can easily find it in categ... Latest reply by Melissa2588

When you welcome guests to stay in your space, it’s essential that they respect your home, follow your house rules, communicate promptly if issues arise, and avoid creating a mess. So, we’re introducing ground rules for guests – a new set of enforc... Latest reply by Linda-and-Peter0

As Hosts, you’ve given us a lot of feedback in the past year. Based on your feedback, we’re making significant changes to the hosting experience, including the AirCover for Hosts program. These updates include: Even more AirCover: AirCover for Hosts ... Latest reply by Emilie

There’s an even faster way to get the money you earn hosting on Airbnb. A new payout method called Fast Pay delivers your earnings within 30 minutes, even on weekends and holidays. Other methods, including bank transfers, can take up to five busin... Latest reply by Bhumika