Airbnb insists the problem is minor. “With over 1.5 billion guest arrivals to 220 countries and regions, safety issues on Airbnb are incredibly rare,” an Airbnb spokesperson said in an email.

A Cape Cod family is pushing for mandatory inspections of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors after a devastating tragedy at an Airbnb in New York.

We hear from The Oregonian reporter Ted Sickinger about the results of his investigation in Portland's broken system of regulating Airbnb rentals.

Airbnb hosts' worst nightmares — fires, falls, or deaths — can leave them on the hook for damages. Here are 4 steps to take right now to make any property safer.

Airbnb’s silent killer: 19 carbon monoxide deaths in the last 10 years, but the company still doesn’t require detectors Family members and representatives of people who died said the company ...

Airbnb just rolled out a set of new safety features targeting solo travelers: You can share your reservation details with family or friends.

Portland restricted short-term rentals like Airbnb years ago, yet has struggled to keep the genie in the bottle. Here's why that matters for other cities.

On today's pod we look at Airbnb's book now, pay later options; possible new funding for U.S. air traffic control, and cyber ...

It was a nightmare-bnb. A woman jumped out of her skin after she allegedly discovered a camera in the bedroom of a Florida apartment that she’d rented via Airbnb. A video detailing the alleged ...

Airbnb emphasized that legitimate travelers won’t be blocked from booking, and flagged users can still reserve private rooms or hotel-style accommodations through the platform. The company also offers ...

Keep vacation rental safety in mind even before your trip. “I’ve never felt unsafe while staying at an Airbnb, but I always do my research prior to booking,” Nelson said, adding that she tries to ...