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Airbnb is committing $500 million over five years to provide 1 million free emergency housing nights annually for people fleeing disasters, seeking medical care, and escaping danger. The company will donate 10 cents from every booking to fund the initiative through its nonprofit Airbnb.org.
Airbnb just rolled out new rules protecting guests from unreasonable cleaning demands, ending the frustration of paying cleaning fees and doing the work yourself. Starting November 20th, hosts can no longer require guests to strip beds, wash dishes, or complete other tasks typically done by cleaners.
A couple who has welcomed over 1,000 strangers into their home discovered something remarkable: almost everyone is genuinely good. Their eight years of hosting short-term rentals became an unexpected experiment in human kindness.
Soccer fans can win a free night inside Mexico City's iconic Azteca Stadium, hosted by legendary player Hugo Sánchez himself. Four lucky winners will get World Cup opening match tickets too.
Three San Francisco roommates couldn't afford rent in 2008, so they rented air mattresses to strangers during a conference. That desperate weekend scheme became Airbnb, now worth $80 billion with 2.5 billion guests served.
The lakeside cottage from HBO's hit show Heated Rivalry is now available to rent on Airbnb this May. Fans can book weekend stays at the actual filming location on Lake Muskoka for just $155 per night.