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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 ...

Longer stays are one of travel’s latest trends, and we’re here for it. We’re also here to support you with welcoming guests for 28 nights or more. As part of the 2022 Airbnb Summer Release, we’re rolling out more ways that guests can discover your sp... Latest reply by Karen3051

As people start to feel comfortable traveling again, they’re not always sure where to go first—or when. So we just introduced a whole new way for guests to explore listings and discover great places like yours. The new features can help you reach mor... Latest reply by Katja202

The strength of Airbnb is built on your commitment to ensuring guests have great stays. In the rare event that something happens outside your control, and you aren’t able to resolve the issue, we want your guests to know Airbnb is there to help. Last... Latest reply by Alex-And-Kate0

Our 2022 Summer Release represents the biggest change to Airbnb in a decade. We’re introducing: Airbnb Categories: A new way to search that makes it easy for guests to discover millions of homes they never knew existed Split Stays: An innovative featu... Latest reply by Gigi169

Now that COVID-19 is a known part of our world, many countries have moved to a new stage in their response. In consultation with medical advisers, we’ve updated our approach as well. For bookings made on or after May 31, 2022, COVID-19 is no longer ... Latest reply by Sharon1155

Safety and security are critical for every stay. With that in mind, we want to make sure all Hosts understand how to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning in your space. Carbon monoxide, an odourless, poisonous gas, can only be detected by a car... Latest reply by Naseer3

Hi everyone, It’s my honour to announce a new dedicated space for Airbnb.org within our Community Centre. We’ve seen many of our wonderful Community Centre members, both Hosts and guests from all over the world, come together to discuss what they c... Latest reply by Alice638

First off we want to wish a heartfelt thank you to last year’s board members, in the inaugural year of the board they played a pivotal role integrating with our teams and helping us keep day to day Host perspectives front and center in our work. As we ... Latest reply by Gillian166

Protect home sharing in Western Australia before it's too late. Share your views with the Western Australia government before 7 March 2022. In December 2021, the WA Government announced a proposal for the strictest short-term rental accommodation re... Latest reply by Gillian166

A pet-friendly space is one of the top amenities guests search for, which means welcoming four-legged friends can help you attract more bookings. Recently, we’ve rolled out pet fees and AirCover to make it easier to say “yes” to guests with pets. We’v... Latest reply by Luke621