Topic: Airbnb

Airbnb Got Over Its Reputation for Meth and Property Damage

Airbnb

The latest numbers out of Airbnb lead us to believe that the service, which helps people rent out their homes as hotels, has overcome the reputation it developed over the summer as the type of business that lets drug addicts and slobs ruin houses. 

By Rebecca Greenfield

Aug 1, 2011

Airbnb Is Becoming Known for Property Damage and Meth

After two incidents the company hasn't been as apologetic as you'd expect

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