Airbnb said it will reward hosts who are more flexible or generous on offering refunds. The company will offer promotions for those listings to drive new bookings and will waive the standard 3% host fee on new reservations for those listings through June 1. — AFP
Airbnb Inc is making adjustments to its refund policy in an attempt to balance the needs of hosts and guests on its home-sharing site amid the global coronavirus outbreak that has severely reduced travel demand.
Because Airbnb operates as an online platform – connecting people who want to rent out all or part of their home with travelers seeking accommodations – it’s choosing to take a lighter touch with hosts.
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