Airbnb news and trends

Airbnb Expands Pay Later Program to Properties Worldwide
BNPL // February 17, 2026

Airbnb is expanding its “Reserve Now, Pay Later” program to properties around the globe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Airbnb’s Q4 Reacceleration Marks Strongest Growth in Two Years
Earnings // February 12, 2026

Airbnb used the quarter to reinforce a shift toward continuous product shipping rather than large feature launches. CEO Brian Chesky in the earnings call described a multiyear rebuild of the platform’s technical foundation, positioning Airbnb to move faster across pricing, supply quality and artificial intelligence....

Airbnb Picks Meta AI Vet Ahmad Al-Dahle as New Tech Chief
Personnel // January 14, 2026

Airbnb has named a former Meta AI executive to lead its tech operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

NYE Rentals Offer Everything From Bunkers to Castles
The Weekender // December 20, 2025

New Year’s Eve is supposed to be a clean break. A fresh calendar. A symbolic reset. Instead, it has become the Olympics of planning: the group chat that never sleeps, the spreadsheet of “who’s bringing what,” and the annual question that haunts every host like...

Interviews & Exclusives
CE 100 Index Slips 2.7%, Led by Xerox, as All Pillars Lose Ground

May 26, 2025
Through the past several weeks, the CE 100 Index has shown resilience, outperforming the broader markets, and posted several weeks where all segments were higher.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, […]

CE 100 Index Gains 2.1% as AI Excitement Leads Infrastructure Companies Higher

January 27, 2025
The debut of the new presidential administration, the prospect of AI-friendly regulations and related infrastructure investments — and a planned investment of up to $500 billion into Stargate, a new...

Expedia Tops Travel App Provider Ranking Ahead of Busy Season

November 27, 2024
It’s fitting to look at PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Travel Apps, considering this week is one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Get the Full Story Complete the...

CE 100 Gains 2.7% as Lower Mortgage Rates Send Porch, Zillow Higher

September 23, 2024
The rate cuts are in — and the CE 100 Index has taken note.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Quick Reads
Airbnb Teams With Welcome Pickups to Debut Private Car Service

March 31, 2026
Airbnb has begun offering a private car service for travelers in Asia, Europe and Latin America. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Airbnb Expands Pay Later Program to Properties Worldwide

February 17, 2026
Airbnb is expanding its “Reserve Now, Pay Later” program to properties around the globe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Airbnb Picks Meta AI Vet Ahmad Al-Dahle as New Tech Chief

January 14, 2026
Airbnb has named a former Meta AI executive to lead its tech operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Airbnb Deploys AI to Prevent Disruptive Parties at Rented Homes

December 12, 2025
Airbnb is using technology to stop disruptive parties before they start. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...