As summer travel ramps up, Airbnb is deploying advanced technology in the U.S. and Canada to block unauthorized parties during peak holiday weekends. The company announced the expansion of its proprietary reservation screening system to help identify and prevent potential rule-breaking bookings before they happen.The move comes as Airbnb continues its commitment to enforcing a global party ban, which was codified in 2022 after the company first introduced the policy in 2020. The latest update aims to address concerns about disruptive gatherings, particularly around holidays like the Fourth of July and Labor Day.“Our anti-party system is designed to help identify potentially high-risk reservations and prevent those bookings from being made,” the company stated in a news release. “This technology is one part of a comprehensive effort to promote safe and responsible travel.”According to Airbnb, the reservation screening system uses factors like the length of stay, how far the guest is booking from their home, and whether the reservation is for a weekend or holiday. The tool is not intended to profile users but to flag behavior that may indicate intent to hold a party.The tech has already seen positive results. During the 2023 Fourth of July weekend, over 67,000 people in the U.S. were deterred from booking listings where they didn’t have a history of positive reviews or were attempting one-night stays — common indicators of party risk.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 a 24/7 Neighborhood Support Line and has partnered with companies like ADT to enhance safety protocols.The company said it remains committed to refining its tools and policies to “better serve our Hosts, guests and communities,” as it looks ahead to a busy summer travel season.
As summer travel ramps up, Airbnb is deploying advanced technology in the U.S. and Canada to block unauthorized parties during peak holiday weekends. The company announced the expansion of its proprietary reservation screening system to help identify and prevent potential rule-breaking bookings before they happen.
The move comes as Airbnb continues its commitment to enforcing a global party ban, which was codified in 2022 after the company first introduced the policy in 2020. The latest update aims to address concerns about disruptive gatherings, particularly around holidays like the Fourth of July and Labor Day.
“Our anti-party system is designed to help identify potentially high-risk reservations and prevent those bookings from being made,” the company stated in a news release. “This technology is one part of a comprehensive effort to promote safe and responsible travel.”
According to Airbnb, the reservation screening system uses factors like the length of stay, how far the guest is booking from their home, and whether the reservation is for a weekend or holiday. The tool is not intended to profile users but to flag behavior that may indicate intent to hold a party.
The tech has already seen positive results. During the 2023 Fourth of July weekend, over 67,000 people in the U.S. were deterred from booking listings where they didn’t have a history of positive reviews or were attempting one-night stays — common indicators of party risk.
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 a 24/7 Neighborhood Support Line and has partnered with companies like ADT to enhance safety protocols.
The company said it remains committed to refining its tools and policies to “better serve our Hosts, guests and communities,” as it looks ahead to a busy summer travel season.
