It also introduced a policy requiring users to adhere to local COVID-19 mandates - many of which involved strict limits on gatherings at least initially - which it said 'effectively created a form-fitting, patchwork ban on parties and events.'īut now evolving COVID-19 conditions and public health mandates both in and across jurisdictions have led to a one-size-fits-all policy. The company said it updated its policies to promote social distancing and responsible travel, such as by removing the 'event-friendly' search filter from its system.Īnd in July, it announced a U.S.-specific initiative restricting some renters under the age of 25 from booking entire home listings locally in an effort to reduce unauthorized parties. Small events such as baby showers and birthday parties have historically been allowed at the discretion of the host.Īirbnb enacted a slew of tighter restrictions last year, including a global ban on party houses, which it defines as listings that 'create persistent neighborhood nuisance.' Unauthorized parties have long been prohibited at Airbnb rentals, and the company said 73% of its listings worldwide already explicitly ban parties in their house rules. 'We think such conduct is incredibly irresponsible – we do not want that type of business, and anyone engaged in or allowing that behavior does not belong on our platform.' 'Some have chosen to take bar and club behavior to homes, sometimes rented through our platform,' it said in a statement.

Airbnb said that 'instituting a global ban on parties and events is in the best interest of public health.'Īccording to Airbnb, rental properties have been misused to host unsafe get-togethers as gatherings, bars, clubs and pubs remain restricted in most places. The new policy applies to all future bookings and will remain in effect indefinitely. The company on Thursday announced its ' Global Party Ban,' which includes an occupancy cap of 16 guests. Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesĪirbnb is banning all parties at its listings worldwide, further cracking down on unauthorized gatherings in the name of public health. Airbnb says rental properties have been misused to host unsafe get-togethers during the pandemic.

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