COVID-19 Discussions

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Welcome to COVID-19 Discussions

Hello everyone, After much discussion in the Community Center, we've created this dedicated board to discuss anything related to the Coronavirus. As you will see there have already been a lot of conversations, so feel free to explore the topics before cre... read more

in London, GB in COVID-19 Discussions
Created a week ago

[Updated March 25th] Extending our series of global listening sessions this week

We know it’s a really difficult time for our community. Whether it’s disruptions to everyday life, your hosting income, or concerns about the safety of you and your family, the coronavirus has affected us all. We also know how hard this pandemic has hit... read more

in COVID-19 Discussions
Created a week ago | Latest reply yesterday by Shey5

Refund discussion - no venting

Hello community! Many of us are feeling the burden of Airbnbs extenuating circumstances policy and at this time, there is not much more any of us can add to the conversation. So let's use this community to help us come together and share ideas. Let's keep... read more

in Denver, CO in COVID-19 Discussions
Created 2 weeks ago | Latest reply 4 hours ago by Virgil14

During COVID-19 Fellow Hosts are an embarrassment!!

I am embarrassed by the entitlement some of my fellow hosts are having during COVID-19 epidemic. The world does not revolve around your rental property or mine! Airbnb has my full support in issuing 100% refunds during this time. This entitlement to thi... read more

in COVID-19 Discussions
Created Saturday | Latest reply 34m ago by Ute42

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Refund discussion - no venting

in Denver, CO in COVID-19 Discussions
Created 2 weeks ago | Latest reply 4 hours ago by Virgil14

WHY WILL COVID-19 BANKRUPT HOSTS AROUND THE WORLD?

COVID-19 WILL BANKRUPT HOSTS AROUND THE WORLD BECAUSE AIRBNB REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE EXISTENCE OF TRAVEL INSURANCE! Travel Insurance is easy and inexpensive for Guests to purchase. The lack of travel insurance protection is completely devastating for H... read more

in New Orleans, LA in COVID-19 Discussions
Created 2 weeks ago | Latest reply 4 hours ago by Sarah977

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ATTENTION - Cancellations that came BEFORE March 14th are now refunded retroactively by airbnb - STRIKE

Until yesterday it was bad, now it is getting worse. Guests who canceled their trip (check-in between March 14th - April 14th) BEFORE March 14th were still subject to the regular cancellation policy, in my case strict. These cancellations were still paid ... read more

in Berlin, DE in COVID-19 Discussions
Created Sunday | Latest reply 6 hours ago by Sarah977

Keep Calm, Carry on

Hello Everyone, we pray you are all well and stay that way! This British Government Sponsored 1930 WWII Poster "Keep Calm and Carry On" comes from times that few remember but some would never forget. It's not so long ago that we don't still have folks a... read more

in Munnsville, NY in COVID-19 Discussions
Created 11 hours ago

Airbnb needs to update COVID19 policy to allow hosts to cancel bookings

I have been mostly successful in getting my guests to cancel their bookings all except one who seems to think this whole Covid19 thing will be over by June and wants to come and stay. I have said nope, this is the new normal for at least 6 months and have... read more

in Canberra, AU in COVID-19 Discussions
Created 14 hours ago | Latest reply 11 hours ago by Gordon0

UK offer of financial support

The announcement that the UK government are offering grants to self employed people who are impacted by the virus makes us wonder about Airbnb income. We have 4 years of submitted accounts and tax paid and Airbnb is 3/4 of our annual income so it really ... read more

in Plymouth, GB in COVID-19 Discussions
Created yesterday | Latest reply 16 hours ago by Gordon0

cancelling May bookings

Hi.I am a superhost with strict cancellation.I have two bookings in May that are asking to cancel. The others I want to cancel anyway. I've already cancelled all our March & April bookings.How do I do this please withour effecting my hosts status and with... read more

in Valtos, GB in COVID-19 Discussions
Created Thursday | Latest reply yesterday by Cabo-Platinum0

Advice Needed: Cancellation in November

Hi fellow hosts, I'm after some quick advice. A guest has cancelled their reservation in November citing Coronavirus and has received a 50% refund. They are also requesting the other 50% to be refunded. Do you think I should accept it?I guess I'm feeling ... read more

in Nelson, NZ in COVID-19 Discussions
Created Wednesday | Latest reply yesterday by Cabo-Platinum0

Coronavirus government benefits

Very disappointed in Airbnb - they are trying to tell us (hosts) that the tax relief package has something in it for us. It does not! I have read the legislation details for my work as a tax accountant. There is no relief for rental property owners, peo... read more

in Pagosa Springs, CO in COVID-19 Discussions
Created yesterday | Latest reply yesterday by Juan63

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