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April 8, 2020 •

Company, Experiences

Latest News

German Hosts Provide Housing to Frontline Medical Staff

More than 4,000 hosts and hotels on Airbnb in Germany have signed up their listings to provide free and affordable housing to frontline medical staff all over Germany.

Silver Lake, Sixth Street Partners Invest $1 Billion in Airbnb

Strategic investment will help strengthen Airbnb’s global community of hosts and guests who deliver unique, local, and authentic experiences in over 220 countries and regions.

Airbnb Hosts have Offered 100,000 Places to Stay for COVID-19 Responders

Airbnb hosts offered listings in 160 countries and regions, with thousands of hosts in Paris, New York City and London offering Frontline stays for those fighting the spread of COVID-19.

Hosts in Spain to Offer Frontline Medical Staff Free Places to Stay

Airbnb is working with hosts in Spain so they can offer their spaces for free, or as cheaply as possible, for frontline medical professionals battling COVID-19 in Spain.

Hosts Playing Critical Role in Providing Longer Term Local Stays

As COVID-19 results in severe travel restrictions, the Airbnb community has shifted to meet new consumer needs for longer term stays within their communities.

Update on Listings Around the World

Today, there are more listings on the Airbnb platform than there were a year ago.

A Letter to Hosts

Co-Founder, CEO and Head of Community Brian Chesky sent an email to hosts today with details on host relief efforts and an update to our Extenuating Circumstances policy.