Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky wants to build the everything app.

Check out the latest Decoder podcast from @theverge: https://flip.it/XDFrWV

From 2023: What was once a way for visitors to find charming lodgings—and a way for local property owners to make extra money—has become a global business dominated by corporate investors that threatens the #safety and character of residential neighborhoods. https://www.texasobserver.org/short-term-rentals-airbnb-vrbo-neighborhoods/

Mhmmm, ja ne, das ist mir dann doch ein bisschen zu langfristig.

I try to book a reservation through AirBNB.
AirBNB rejects my card without explanation and tells me to call support.
I call support.
Support can't explain why card was rejected, tells me to call my bank.
Why should I call the bank, I say, you just told me the card was rejected by AirBNB, not the bank.
Hmm, they say. Try adding a new payment method then.
#enshittification #AirBNB
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Stop using Airbnb!

"The crackdown comes against the backdrop of Spain's growing housing affordability crisis, which has sparked widespread protests over rising rents and home prices.

Many Spaniards blame short-term rentals on platforms like Airbnb for worsening housing shortages, particularly in popular tourist destinations like Madrid and Barcelona."

From EuroNews:
Spain orders removal of more than 65,000 Airbnb tourist rentals it says violate regulations
https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/20/spain-orders-removal-of-more-than-65000-airbnb-tourist-rentals-it-says-violate-regulations

España ordena a Airbnb bloquear cerca de 66.000 alojamientos vacacionales por infracciones de normas

https://www.latimes.com/espanol/internacional/articulo/2025-05-19/espana-ordena-a-airbnb-bloquear-cerca-de-66-000-alojamientos-vacacionales-por-infracciones-de-normas

MADRID — El gobierno de España ha ordenado a Airbnb bloquear cerca de 66.000 anuncios de alojamientos vacacionales en su plataforma por haber violado las normas, informó el lunes el Ministerio de Consumo.

Spain orders Airbnb to remove over 65,000 tourist rental ads.

A Madrid court has backed the authorities and urged the California-based firm to 'immediately' withdraw 5,800 ads in the country, Spain's consumer rights ministry said in a statement.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20250519-spain-orders-airbnb-to-remove-over-65000-tourist-rental-ads?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

#Airbnb muss in #Spanien mehr als 65.000 Ferienwohnungen aus ihrem Angebot streichen

https://www1.wdr.de/nachrichten/airbnb-muss-tausende-angebote-in-spanien-offline-nehmen-100.html

> Airbnb muss in Spanien mehr als 65.000 Ferienwohnungen offline nehmen. Die Plattform steht dort schon länger in der Kritik.

Airbnb muss in Spanien Tausende Ferienwohnung-Angebote löschen

Die Online-Plattform Airbnb muss in Spanien mehr als 65.000 Ferienwohnungen aus ihrem Angebot streichen. Grund seien Regelverstöße wie etwa falsche Lizenznummern, so das Verbraucherministerium.

https://www.tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/verbraucher/airbnb-ferienwohnung-urlaub-100.html?at_medium=mastodon&at_campaign=tagesschau.de

Unlocking the Power of Knowing Your Market for Business Success https://smallbiztrends.com/power-of-knowing-your-market/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #LocalMarketing #Airbnb

Was hinter der neuen Strategie von Airbnb steckt

Bisher war Airbnb eine Plattform nur für Unterkünfte. Doch das soll sich ändern: Künftig will Airbnb auch Dienstleistungen wie Massagen und Erlebnisausflüge wie Kochkurse verkaufen. Was hinter der Idee steckt.

https://www.tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/unternehmen/airbnb-geschaeftsmodell-dienstleistungen-100.html?at_medium=mastodon&at_campaign=tagesschau.de

Airbnb Will Let You Book Celeb-Hosted ‘Experiences’ With Megan Thee Stallion, Sabrina Carpenter, Seventeen, Patrick Mahomes and More
#Variety #News #Airbnb #MeganTheeStallion #SabrinaCarpenter #Seventeen

https://variety.com/2025/digital/news/airbnb-celebrity-hosted-experiences-megan-thee-stallion-sabrina-carpenter-seventeen-1236396146/

One of the toughest #Airbnb crackdowns in the world —>

In #Montreal it is now illegal to have short-term rentals anywhere in the city— except for a few weeks during the summer.

And, in the summer, people can only rent out their primary residence and must have a permit to do so.

It basically makes 'Airbnb landlords' illegal in the city.

https://thelogic.co/news/montreal-airbnb-crackdown-short-term-rentals/