Airbnb news and trends

Airbnb Launches $0-Upfront Booking Option for US Stays
Travel Payments // August 14, 2025

Airbnb Inc. has introduced a “Reserve Now, Pay Later” feature for U.S. customers, allowing travelers to book certain domestic stays without making an upfront payment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Airbnb’s Results Show Consumer Resilience as Platform Eyes Uncertainty
Earnings // August 06, 2025

Airbnb’s strong quarterly results on Wednesday showed that despite economic uncertainty due to global tariffs and geopolitical instability, consumers are resilient. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

CE 100 Index Slips 2.7%, Led by Xerox, as All Pillars Lose Ground
Connected Economy // 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...

Airbnb: 50% of Users Turn to AI Bot for Customer Service
artificial intelligence // May 04, 2025

Airbnb has rolled out an artificial intelligence (AI) bot for customer service in the U.S. 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,...

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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 Experiments With Instacart Grocery Deliveries to Guests

November 12, 2025
Airbnb is reportedly testing a service that lets guests order groceries from Instacart. 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 marketing communications […]

Airbnb Launches $0-Upfront Booking Option for US Stays

August 14, 2025
Airbnb Inc. has introduced a “Reserve Now, Pay Later” feature for U.S. customers, allowing travelers to book certain domestic stays without making an upfront payment. Get the Full Story Complete...

Airbnb’s Results Show Consumer Resilience as Platform Eyes Uncertainty

August 06, 2025
Airbnb’s strong quarterly results on Wednesday showed that despite economic uncertainty due to global tariffs and geopolitical instability, consumers are resilient. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Airbnb: 50% of Users Turn to AI Bot for Customer Service

May 04, 2025
Airbnb has rolled out an artificial intelligence (AI) bot for customer service in the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...