Fairbnb is the community-oriented alternative we need to Airbnb
The problem with Airbnb is that more and more full-time, short-time rentals are on the market in major cities, which means that housing can’t be used for someone who actually wants to live in the city. This is only encouraging mass tourism in cities like Amsterdam, Venice, and Paris, and makes a Read More...
Airbnb removes 200 settlement listings from the West Bank
The hospitality service decided to stop its operations in Israel’s disputed territory after continuous pressure from anti-settlement groups and human rights advocates. The West bank is host to 200 Airbnb listings, some in settlements which even Israeli authorities question the legality Read More...
Airbnb is donating $5 million toward helping the homeless in San Francisco
Airbnb is making its biggest donation yet in its hometown — $5 million — toward helping address the homelessness crisis in San Francisco. The announcement comes at a time when politicians and social justice organizations are increasingly calling upon tech companies to give more to the city Read More...