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(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 ...

The past few months have been a tough time for all of us, especially hosts and guests. We’ve been listening closely to your feedback in all its forms and working tirelessly to create solutions because we know that encountering delays—especially when it... Latest reply by Marg11

Hi everyone, When I was a kid, summer was the best of seasons. The only goal in life was to have a new great adventure. From battling sea waves to going on treasure hunts, it was all about the thrill. School was out. You were completely free and fun... Latest reply by Sheng72

Hello everyone, It's time for our next meetup! We had a great gathering the other week, lots of great conversations, it was so nice to catch-up with such fantastic people. For those of you who couldn't make it, we missed you. We are back on a Nort... Latest reply by Mike-And-Helen0

Several fires across Northern California are impacting the area. Many residents are evacuating to safer areas and could be displaced for some time. There’s an immediate need for more hosts to provide temporary housing. Airbnb is working to connect ho... Latest reply by Katrina143

Hey everyone, Following some recent discussions in the CC, I know booking enquiries are gradually coming through and that some of you have hosted a few guests by now. Travelling seems to be slowly picking up again, as most of us are probably yearni... Latest reply by Charles690

If you watched the first Host Update from our new Global Head of Hosting Catherine Powell, you’ll know that we are working on rebuilding our business around hosts, and giving you more transparency along the way. Today, we’re sharing Catherine’s late... Latest reply by Rhonda320

Hello everyone, Hopefully by now, you have all heard we have a new Global Head of Hosting at Airbnb. @Catherine-Powell will be regularly posting updates in the Community Center and sharing more about what her and the team are up to. I know she will... Latest reply by Laura2592

Here in the Northern Hemisphere summer has arrived, and what better time to get stuck into a good book? (I know some of you on the southern side of the planet will be experiencing mid-winter, but I find a book is equally good to curl up with on a cold ... Latest reply by Katie

Hello everyone, Many countries have now opened up for hosting again after varying levels of lockdown, and lots of you are getting back to receiving guests. Some of you noticed recently that guests are not worried about cleaning, whilst others have h... Latest reply by Quincy

Hi everyone, July has already come to an end and here I am again with another recap of our past month together I’ve gathered below just a few of the many interesting discussions we’ve had in the CC in the course of July: @Clara116 hosted the Com... Latest reply by Julieanna0