Airbnb incurs Paris wrath over Olympics partnership


Paris is the host city of the 2024 Olympic Games. — AFP

Airbnb became a leading partner of the Olympics in a nine-year deal announced Nov 18 that drew strong criticism from Paris, host of the 2024 summer Games.

In the deal unveiled in London, the home rental platform became a "Top" International Olympic Committee (IOC) partner, joining titans including Coca Cola and Visa on the highest sponsorship level.

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