Airbnb Coverage

Tar Heel Traveler: Grain bin Airbnb

A couple from Pender County moved three old grain bins to their Rocky Point farm and transformed them into an AirBnb getaway: two bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, bar, and elegant accessories.

Romantic escapes in North Carolina for a weekend getaway

Enjoy a relaxing getaway in the mountains or a romantic weekend in the city at one of these luxury escapes in North Carolina.

Delaney Eyermann, WRAL multiplatform producer

Dreamville festival goers have hotel reservations canceled leading up festival

Despite booking accommodations ahead of time, multiple people have reported that their hotels and Airbnb reservations were canceled in the weeks leading up to the event.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

Phony hotels listed online; Expedia fails 5 On Your Side test

Vacation bookers beware. WRAL's 5 On Your Side put an online booking site to the test after finding phony rentals in Raleigh. The flaws in their vetting that failed to catch our fake listing before it went live.

'This is not a hotel:' Fake listings confuse customers, confound business owners

What do a Raleigh hair salon and a personal injury law firm have in common? They were both recently impersonated by scammers.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Fake hotels are trying to steal your money

How to spot a scam listing. 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur has the small details you might miss that will save your bank account

Is Airbnb still a profitable side hustle? Analyzing the numbers and trends

Although Airbnb is reporting another successful year with 20% revenue growth, a growing number of Airbnb hosts are seeing fewer and fewer bookings. Some wonder if participating in the famous property rental program is worth investing time and money.

Vacations are still 'on' despite economy, says Airbnb which reports record bookings

Airbnb has reported strong revenue growth and a new record for bookings during the first three months of the year, in a sign that demand for travel remains strong despite lingering recession fears.

'100% sold-out': Hotel, rental demand soars for Dreamville Festival

The annual Dreamville Festival is sold out in more ways than one.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

NC's rural Airbnb hosts see huge boost in bookings

Airbnb hosts in North Carolina's rural counties combined to earn more than $370 million last year, according to the travel website.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Airbnb reports discrimination against Black people in bookings, says it's 'unacceptable'

Airbnb on Tuesday said it has found a "meaningful difference" in the booking success rate for users who are perceived to be White compared to those who are perceived to be Black. The findings come after the company launched an initiative to uncover and remedy race-based discrimination on its platform.

Airbnb CEO: 'Lights just came on' at tech industry 'nightclub'

The tech industry is now facing the “ultimate reality check” as it confronts broader economic uncertainty and waves of layoffs, the Airbnb CEO said Thursday.

Airbnb says it will be more transparent about total costs of rentals

Airbnb on Monday said it plans to make the total cost of rental properties, including all fees, clearer to customers as they search for places to stay, addressing what is arguably one of the biggest pet peeves about the platform.

Airbnb adds noise sensors – what’s next? – in party crackdown

Airbnb is expanding its anti-party stance, adding a new partnership with Minut in 60 countries including the U.S. And they’re cracking down in NC, too.

5 on Your Side: Act fast if you're dealing with canceled vacation plans from Hurricane Ian

You may find yourself with a canceled flight as Hurricane Ian bears down on Florida, forcing airports to close.

Keely Arthur, 5 on Your Side reporter

Refunds and cancellations: Hurricane Ian causing problems for travelers

5 on Your Side investigates the best ways to go about getting a refund or canceling a hotel reservation if your travel plans were nixed by Hurricane Ian.

Raleigh is No. 2 most popular Airbnb destination in the US for Labor Day weekend

Raleigh is the second most popular Airbnb destination in the U.S. for Labor Day weekend, according to a study from Airbnb.

Maggie Brown, WRAL multiplatform producer

Airbnb declares demand for rentals is soaring despite economic uncertainty

Demand for Airbnb bookings continues to soar even as high gas prices and inflation weigh on consumers and the economy. Here are the details.

'The Godfather' home for rent on Airbnb

It's considered one of the best movies ever made, and now you could spend a month in the house from The Godfather.

Party's over - Airbnb implements permanent 'party ban'

Airbnb is making a temporary party ban that's been in effect since August 2020 a permanent ban, codifying it into company policy.

China's lockdowns reportedly trigger Airbnb's closing of listings there

Airbnb will shut down its listings in China after two years of lockdowns in the country "with no end in sight," according to a source familiar with the matter.

Enter VisitNC sweepstakes for a chance to win free NC Airbnb trip

In an effort to boost rural North Carolina's economy, VisitNC and Airbnb are partnering together to highlight small-town stays.

Maggie Brown, WRAL multiplatform producer

This summer, Airbnb wants you to stay longer

Airbnb announced at a company event earlier this week its new features ahead of what the company believes could be a high-travel summer season.

Airbnb CEO: Current office designs are outdated

Airbnb shared expectations for workers: an optional return to the office. But the office will look different. So should most offices, the Airbnb CEO said.

It's NOT party time at Airbnb rentals - 'strict anti-party measures' are in effect

Airbnb is once again trying to stop people from using its platform to host unauthorized parties ahead of key summer holidays.