Economy Dec 15 Airbnb agrees to pay $621 million to settle a tax dispute in Italy By Associated Press
Politics Jun 15 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on ‘junk fees’ with executives from Live Nation, Airbnb President Joe Biden highlighted progress in chipping away at so-called junk fees as a “win for consumers” Thursday, as he met at the White House with executives from Live Nation, Airbnb and other companies that have taken steps to embrace more transparent… By Associated Press
Economy Jun 01 Airbnb sues New York City over restrictions on short-term rentals Regulations that the city plans to begin enforcing next month would require owners to register with the mayor's office, disclose who else lives in the property, and promise to comply with zoning, construction and maintenance ordinances. By Associated Press
Nation Aug 23 Vacation towns limit short-term rentals amid housing crisis Steamboat Springs is part of a wave of vacation towns across the country facing a housing crisis and grappling with how to regulate the industry they point to as a culprit: Short-term rentals such as those booked through Airbnb and… By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press
Politics Jan 13 Airbnb to block, cancel D.C. bookings ahead of inauguration The decision, announced Wednesday, came two days after it said it was reviewing reservations in the area ahead of next week's presidential inauguration and said it will bar any guests associated with hate groups or violent activity. By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press
Nov 16 Airbnb details years of losses ahead of planned IPO By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press The documents show that leading up to the coronavirus outbreak earlier this year, AirBnb was spending heavily on technology and marketing to grow its business. Its revenue jumped 32 percent to $4.8 billion in 2019, but it reported a net… Continue reading
Mar 17 WATCH: Airbnb, hotels seek U.S. government aid as demand flattens By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta told the president Hilton has had to close some hotels for the first time in 100 years. Continue reading
Nov 06 Election results: Voters weigh in on sanctuary cities and Airbnb rentals By Associated Press Across the country, ballot measures gave voters a chance to weigh in on a wide range of issues. Here are the highlights. Continue reading
May 01 5 important stories that have (almost) nothing to do with politics By Joshua Barajas, Erica R. Hendry, Iman Smith Here are five important stories overlooked in the Donald Trump 100-day fanfare that are still worth your attention. Continue reading
Dec 17 Watch 7:42 In Cuba, American tourists increase demand for hotels By PBS News Hour Two years ago, President Barack Obama restored diplomatic relations with Cuba. Since then, Cold War-era travel restrictions that prohibited most Americans from visiting were lifted, leading to a surge of U.S. tourists and a scramble to accommodate them. NewsHour Weekend… Continue watching