2025 Canadian summer travel trends revealed
With summer just around the corner, Canadians are packing their bags for a season of exploration. From the coastlines of Nova Scotia to the islands of Greece, new Airbnb data reveals how Canadians are travelling in 2025, and what’s driving them to pack their bags.
Stars, stripes, and staycations: What travelers are doing this July 4th
Key Takeaways Searches in the US have jumped by 20 percent compared to last year this July 4th weekend, with guests taking advantage of the extended holiday weekend.1 With staycations and road trips on the rise, many travelers are eager to enhance their trips by booking unique experiences and services along the way.2 Here are firework-worthy ways […]
Airbnb and FIFA announce major multi-tournament partnership
Key Takeaways Airbnb and FIFA have announced a major partnership spanning three tournaments to deliver unforgettable travel experiences to fans, alongside economic opportunities for local communities and valuable support for Host Cities. During the three-year partnership, we will serve as an Official Partner for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, an Official Supporter for the […]
Guest spending boosts Canadian economy by a record $10.8B in 2024
Key Takeaways Just outside Winnipeg, Kathryn Penner built a cozy treehouse retreat nestled among the trees with sweeping river views. What started as a creative project quickly became one of the most wishlisted Airbnbs by Canadians in the country and around the world in 2024. Kathryn’s home has become a go-to spot for travellers to reconnect with the […]
Rebecca Van Dyck joins as Chief Marketing Officer, Hiroki Asai named Chief Experience Officer
Key Takeaways As Airbnb moves beyond a place to stay to also offer services and experiences, we are evolving our marketing efforts to better meet the needs of our community. We’re excited to share the following updates: In an email to employees earlier today, Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky shared the following, in part: On […]
Calling on EU cities to tackle the ‘overwhelming impact’ of hotels on overtourism
Key Takeaways Airbnb has today called on city leaders to tackle the overwhelming impact of hotels on driving overtourism in the ten most visited cities in the European Union (EU). The call comes as a new Airbnb report released today highlights how overtourism in the EU is driven by hotels, which accounted for almost 80 […]
