French Couple Sues Airbnb Over Stolen Designs

Airbnb is being sued by a French couple for imitating their apartment.

$100k Fines Threatened Against Airbnb's Illegal Hotels

Fines of up to $100k were tossed around at a heated City Council hearing covering three bills designed to crack down on Airbnb.

Shipping Container Apartments Completed, Includes Airbnb Unit

Wesley James and Brian Stark have completed container-based apartments in Phoenix.

Airbnb Raises $100M as it Nears $1B Annual Revenue

Airbnb just raised over $100M in a new round of funding done at the same $25.5B valuation as an earlier round completed in July.

5 Most Popular Airbnb Rentals in Austin

Airbnb has become a go-to for travelers worldwide and Austin features several of the sites most popular rentals according to data compiled by AirDNA.

Airbnb Co-Founder Nathan Blecharczyk: Here's How One Road Trip Inspired an Entire Industry

Here's what inspired Airbnb co-founder Nathan Blecharczyk to even start the company.

Airbnb Fighting Back Against Bill That Would Fine Illegal Listers

Airbnb is fighting back against New York lawmakers who want to impose $7.5k fines on tenants who advertise illegal rentals on the site.

Here's How Much Airbnb Is Making From Its Biggest Market

AirBNB blog post says over the past year typical AirBNB hosts in NYC made a median of $5.11K renting their space out for under five nights a month

Airbnb Valued at $25.5B During Funding Round

Airbnb confirmed a $1.5B private-funding round that launched its value to $25.5B—third in startups behind Uber and Xiaomi, the Chinese smartphone maker.

Report: Airbnb Risks Becoming Napster of Short-Term Rentals

If Airbnb hopes to survive beyond its booming startup years, the company may need to re-evaluate its approach to business, seeking out more city partnerships.