Airbnb using ‘anti-party technology’ for Memorial Day, Fourth of July
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — With Memorial Day weekend around the corner, the short-term rental company Airbnb is promoting responsible stays and cracking down on disruptive parties.
The rental company said they will use “anti-party technology” for bookings around Memorial Day and the Fourth of July.
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Last year, Airbnb said the technology blocked approximately 67,500 people across the United States from booking an entire home listing on the platform across both weekends.
The system looks at a range of factors to determine if a booking is a risk, including the type of listing being booked, the duration of the stay, the distance to the listing from the guest’s location, and whether the booking is last minute.
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The company said these incidents are rare and just 0.035% of reservations globally were reported for partying in 2023; however, they’re committed to reducing the risk of isolated issues and helping hosts promote positive experiences in their homes and local neighborhoods.
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