Airbnb Hands Global Policy Job to Ex-Lime Executive
Airbnb has named David Spielfogel global head of public policy as Jay Carney exits, putting a new hand in charge of the company's fights with city regulators.
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Airbnb Loses Its Top Policy Voice as Carney Departs
Jay Carney is leaving Airbnb's policy and communications post, handing the company's regulatory fights to an executive who built her track record defending Lime's scooters in city hall.
Airbnb's New AI Filter Reshapes What Guests See First
Airbnb has folded AI deeper into search ranking and guest messaging by summer 2026, and hosts are still working out what the platform's own filtering actually rewards.
Hidden VAT Charges Push Airbnb's Host Fee Well Above Advertised Rate for Many European Operators
A closer look at tax rules shows that unregistered small hosts across the continent could be paying nearly four percentage points more than Airbnb's headline commission suggests.
Airbnb Moves Into Shared Workspace Bookings via London Startup Tie-Up
Airbnb has struck a partnership with London-based flexible workspace operator Oneder, letting travelers reserve day passes, private offices and meeting rooms directly through the app.
Expanding to Expedia: What Short-Term Rental Hosts Should Weigh Before Signing Up
A closer look at how vacation rental operators can add Expedia to their distribution mix and where the process demands extra planning.
Airbnb Pedals Away From Paris: How the Platform Is Rebranding Itself Through Rural France
Airbnb is leaning on the Tour de France sponsorship and a nostalgic campaign tied to France's 90th anniversary of paid vacations to redirect attention toward countryside stays as Paris tightens short-term rental rules.
Airbnb's New Car Rental Tie-Up Hints at a Bigger Loyalty Play
A fresh partnership pairing Airbnb with a car rental provider offers guest credits that look less like a side perk and more like the foundation of a guest-retention system hosts should watch closely.