Insight
Airbnb is partnering with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) to screen hosts in California with three or more listings for racial bias using fake accounts. 6,000 of the 76,000 total hosts will be screened.
EP150: This Week in the World of Airbnb
Summary
This article from 2017 discusses Airbnb's efforts to improve the traveler experience with features like offline access to trip information and its agreement with San Francisco regarding host registration. It also covers a misleading anti-Airbnb ad. Hosts should be aware of these developments and monitor regulations in their areas.
Key takeaway