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Nov 22 2025BUSINESS

Tech Leader Ari Balogh Leaves Airbnb

Ari Balogh, the Chief Technology Officer at Airbnb, is set to leave his role by December. He's been with the company for seven years, joining from Google. After his departure, he'll stick around until at least February 2026 to help with the transition and offer advice, but he won't be in an executive role anymore. This move raises questions about Airbnb's future tec...

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May 20 2025POLITICS

Spain's Housing Crisis Forces Airbnb to Remove Thousands of Listings

Spain's housing market is in a tough spot. The government recently told Airbnb to take down almost 66, 000 rental listings. This move is part of a bigger effort to fix the housing crisis. The crisis is so bad that it's one of the worst in Europe. The problem started when too many properties were turned into tourist rentals. This made it hard for locals to find a...

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May 14 2025BUSINESS

Airbnb's New Way to Travel

Airbnb has just rolled out some exciting new features. Users can now book personal services and unique experiences directly through the app. This is a big move for the company, aiming to broaden its appeal and what it offers to customers. The new additions are split into two main groups: "services" and "experiences. " Think private chefs, relaxing massages, personal...

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Dec 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Airbnb's New Year's Eve Plan: No Parties Allowed!

This New Year's Eve, Airbnb is stepping up its game to keep parties at bay. The short-term rental giant is using some fancy tech to make sure your vacation spot stays peaceful. They're calling it "machine learning, " which helps them figure out if a booking might cause trouble. Factors like how long the trip is, what type of place it is, and how close the guest lives...

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Dec 05 2024LIFESTYLE

Staying Safe in Airbnb Rentals: Learning from a Bad Experience

Ren booked a long-term Airbnb in Washington D. C. , but his first booking was canceled. Airbnb helped find another place with a slight discount, but Ren soon realized the new neighborhood was dangerous. He found out that there were high murder and auto theft rates, and even news articles mentioned his street by name. Ren felt unsafe and wanted a refund. Airbnb's supp...

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Sep 17 2024ENVIRONMENT

A New Horizon for Offshore Wind Power in the Gulf of Maine

The US Department of Interior has set an auction date of October 29th for the first-ever sale of offshore wind energy leases in the Gulf of Maine. This significant move marks a major step forward in the country's efforts to transition to cleaner, renewable energy sources. The auction, which includes eight lease areas totaling 830,000 developable acres, has the potent...

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