Airbnb Coronavirus

• Airbnb removes more than 45 listings across Montreal for violating COVID-19 measures

  The American company says it is cracking down on rentals where private parties were held.

  Economy

  Nov 23, 2020
  
• Airbnb bans house parties worldwide amid coronavirus

  Airbnb said it may pursue legal action against guests and hosts who violate the ban.

  World

  Aug 20, 2020
  
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• Coronavirus: Ontario to allow short-term rentals again beginning Friday

  "We will focus rebuilding with staycations and domestic travel encouraging Ontarians, and other Canadians, to visit our destinations."

  Politics

  Jun 4, 2020
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• Airbnb guest charged service fee after host issues refund during COVID-19

  While the Airbnb host was happy to fully refund Linda Murray's booking deposit, Airbnb charged her a $780 service fee anyway.

  Consumer

  Apr 29, 2020
• COVID-19 could mean fewer short-term rentals and more housing stock, experts say

  The future of Toronto's short-term rental sector is in question as a sharp drop in guests linked to the COVID-19 pandemic pushes some owners into the long-term market.

  Health

  Apr 2, 2020
• Airbnb to pay $250 million to hosts with cancelled bookings due to coronavirus pandemic

  The aid, which will pay hosts 25 per cent of their normal cancellation fees, is being offered globally except for China.

  World

  Mar 30, 2020