1. Airbnb and Airbnb.org are working with our Hosts to house up to 100,000 refugees fleeing from Ukraine, for free

We have received requests from a number of Governments and the EU to take further steps in relation to Russian state controlled media. Given the exceptional nature of the current situation, we will be restricting access to RT and Sputnik across the EU at this time.

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1/ An update on our ongoing work around state-controlled media:

On Monday, Instagram will be blocked in Russia. This decision will cut 80 million in Russia off from one another, and from the rest of the world as ~80% of people in Russia follow an Instagram account outside their country. This is wrong.

Truly one of the most amazing moments. There are a lot of brilliant foreign policy wonks -- but none with her wicked sense of humor.

My statement on the passing of Madeleine Albright—one of the finest Secretaries of State, an outstanding UN Ambassador, a brilliant professor, and an extraordinary human being.

As the first woman to serve as America’s top diplomat, Madeleine Albright was a champion for democratic values. Michelle and I send our thoughts to the Albright family and everyone who knew and served with a truly remarkable woman.

What state tourism logos look like now vs. 10 years ago

Can’t wait to be there soon!

When I started Airbnb, Joe Gebbia came & personally welcomed our entire orientation class to the company. He left us with excitement, inspiration and an open door to reach out with any ideas we had to make Airbnb a better place. Best of luck in all the adventures that lie ahead!

The Finnish word "kalsarikänni" means “drinking alone, at home, in your underwear”. The Finnish Tourism Agency has released two emojis for the word.

DC friends — #GreekDeli misses you! Let’s not lose another gem