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Access all areas: Airbnb expands into stays for disabled travellers
By acquiring Accomable, a startup launched by two childhood friends, the rental accommodation company will list accessible places to stay all over the world
Why Airbnb is well placed to crack the China market
Its ‘Aibiying’ name change missed the mark but, apart from possible restrictions imposed by government, there may be little to stop the giant from dominating the country’s holiday rental market
Putting Airbnb’s new hosted ‘experience’ to the test
The global rental giant is rolling out tours and learning experiences run by ‘micro entrepreneurs’ in 12 cities worldwide. How will our writer fare on a hippy pottery course in Los Angeles?
Airbnb in Paris to warn hosts over illegal listings
Paris hosts who breach housing regulations will receive warning letters from Airbnb, as the company reacts to pressure from City Hall to act on commercial listings
Airbnb: from homesharing cool to commercial giant
Airbnb started in 2008 after the founders rented out an airbed in their spare room. Two million listings later, Guardian Travel investigates how high-profit landlords and third-party management companies are undermining its founding principles
Van Gogh, your Airbnb host for the night
The recreation of Van Gogh’s Bedroom in Arles painting
Airbnb’s booming city neighbourhoods
Airbnb data reveals districts that have soared in popularity on the home-sharing site, with Osaka and Bangkok top of the list
Airbnb: New Year’s Eve disaster stories around the world
Airbnb homeowners count the cost of renting to guests who turned their spaces into party pads on New Year’s Eve
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