Airbnb Blames Hotels for Overtourism Crisis in Europe
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Check Your Airbnb Booking — Hundreds of Illegal Listings Have Been Removed in One Hotspot
It’s a new agreement between the destination and the rental company.
Blasted for Response to Los Angeles Fire Complaint, Airbnb Agrees to Refund User
The fires are the most destructive in L.A. history.
The Real Reason Airbnb and Vrbo Star Ratings Are So High
If you think 5-star vacation rentals are like 5-star hotels—think again.
Bullets Strike Southwest Flight in Texas
And other travel news from the week.
Is There Anything You Can Do About Hidden Cameras at Your Airbnb?
The brand famous for short-term rentals has a problem that won’t go away: hidden cameras. Airbnb constantly receives complaints of undisclosed cameras at their listings, recording guests during private, vulnerable moments, and according to an investigation by CNN, the company does very little to protect guests. A Massive Problem Last November, a man found a … Continued
My Recent Airbnb Stay Reminded Me Why I Prefer Hotels
I’ve always been a hotel person.
Sleeping Pilots Cause Aircraft Carrying 157 to Veer Off Course
Two pilots took a long nap, plus four more travel stories from last week.
Sick of Airbnb? Here Are 11 Alternative Rental Platforms You Should Try Instead
Sick of Airbnb? Here are some alternatives.
This Flight From Hell Had Maggots Falling on Passengers
Maggots on a plane, plus four far less disgusting travel stories from the last week.