How to Contact Airbnb Lobbyists

[Rafael311]

Hi folks,

Does anyone know how to locate and contact Airbnb's contract lobbyists if we've identified a town that is trying to formulate a policy? I have proposed an Airbnb in a small town that does not have mature legislation for short term rentals other than to consider it at planning commission and town council meetings with a lot of possible misinterpretation of vague city codes. There is some very loud community opposition to allowing Airbnb's, and there's support from others. I have heard that Airbnb has contract lobbyists to help guide these sorts of things, but I don't know how to alert them. The state in this case is Virginia.

Thanks so much,

Rafi

[Anonymous]

@Rafael311   Airbnb's euphemism for its lobbying department is the "Public Policy Team." You might try DM'ing them on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/airbnbpolicy?lang=en

You can also connect with other local hosts in their Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/254194682363263 .