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    Airbnb now gives you the option to pay less up front

    Starting today, you'll be able to reserve an AirBnb rental by paying a deposit worth around 50 percent of the total amount in most cases, with the total being no less than $250. You'll still have to pay the rest off before you arrive, but it should be a nice option for those wanting to book in...
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    AirBnB and NAACP announce partnership to boost minority-hosted rentals

    The NAACP has announced a partnership with AirBNB to encourage more minorities to host properties in cities across the United States. AirBNB says it will give 20% of the profits generated from this effort back to the NAACP.
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    Airbnb is testing a feature to let you split a payment between friends

    Many Airbnb customers have had friends tell them they'll pay their share of the rental at a later time and then just forget or never pay. So to help keep people from getting stiffed like this, Airbnb is testing a feature that will let you split the bill among your friends.
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    Airbnb will reportedly add a premium tier for customers who prefer luxury hotels

    Airbnb has definitely carved its niche in the travel market, but there are some who still prefer a luxury hotel that will not use the service. So the company is said to be preparing a premium tier that will cater to those more wealthy customers.
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    Airbnb rentals are now legal in Japan

    Airbnb rentals are now legal in Japan after a new law passed allows home owners to rent their homes for up to 180 days. Local authorities can add their own restrictions and rules to these temporary rentals.
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    Airbnb will now register all short-term rental properties San Francisco automatically

    Back in 2015, San Francisco signed a law that would require all short-term rental properties to register with the city. Airbnb didn't follow this law and had only registered about 2,100 of the estimated 8,000 hosts. However, today the company has just confirmed it has put in place a system that...
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    New Airbnb update caters to business travellers

    Airbnb says over 250,000 business employees use their service when they are on the road. To help accommodate these customers, the company has added a new feature that shows only listings suited for business travel.
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    Airbnb introduces new account security tools

    Airbnb has announced new tools for keeping your account secure. These tools include 2-factor authorization and improved account alerts such as SMS notices to your phone.
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    Japan moves to approve Airbnb

    Japan is one of the few popular destinations in the world that's not supported in Airbnb due to local regulations. Japan is seemingly read to allow Airbnb to happen in their country, albeit with stricter restrictions than normal.
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    Report says AirBnB is working on a flight-booking feature for their app

    AirBnB is used to find a place to stay (for those who want to avoid hotels), but a new report says they're looking to expand beyond this. If true, AirBnB will be competing with the likes of Priceline and Expedia as they suggest which flights people can take to get to where they want to go.
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    AirBNB Trips makes a breif appearance on Google Play

    AirBNB has pulled its upcoming Trips app from Google Play. It's not clear how long the app was available or how many people managed to download it, but AirBNB obviously published the app by mistake. The Trips app is said to allow users to book restaurant reservations, tours and other...
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    Airbnb is working on an application that helps you enjoy your trips

    Airbnb has been making a lot of progress within the travel industry and the company is reportedly working on an application that shows you what to do once you've unpacked your bags.
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    Airbnb announces Collaborative Wish Lists, will make it easier to find a place with your friends

    Airbnb is holding a conference right now called Open Air 2016 and they're talking about a number of ways in which they hope to expand the service over the next few years. They have also announced some new features that are headed to the app in the very next update. One such feature is called...
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    Airbnb is exploring ways to combat racism

    Airbnb is a platform that lets people rent their houses and property out to other people who need lodging when they travel. The service has seen an uptick in racism over the years as some hosts refuse to allow people to rent their rooms based on race and other forms of discrimination. Airbnb's...
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    Berlin has banned people from renting entire apartments through Airbnb

    Berlin, Germany has enacted a new ordinance that restricts apartment owners from renting out entire apartments through services like Airbnb. The move was seemingly made to ensure housing remained affordable, though some will suspect it has something to do with protecting the hotel industry. To...
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    Airbnb announces new iOS and Android features to help you live like a local

    Airbnb is starting a new ad campaign push to try and convince people to not tour a new city or country and to instead live there(even if it's just for a night). The first feature is a new matchmaking system to help pair you with a host that fits you. Then they expand this to a neighborhood...
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