Airbnb announced its permanent ban on parties following a temporary restriction enforced two years prior.
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The company said in a statement that they are permanently banning “disruptive parties and events,” including party houses where people will host one-time events. According to CNBC, Airbnb saw a 44 percent drop after placing the temporary ban on parties in August 2020 and said it was “proved effective,” leading to the official ban.
“We believe there is a direct correlation between our policy implementation in August 2020 and a 44% year-over-year drop in the rate of party reports. The ban has been well received by our Host community, and we’ve received positive feedback from community leaders and elected officials. As we build on this momentum, we believe the time is right to codify this policy,” the company said in a blog post.
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The Airbnb party ban was first announced in 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic.
“The temporary party ban policy announced in summer 2020 included a 16-person occupancy cap — which was prompted primarily by COVID-19 concerns around large gatherings prior to the introduction of vaccines. As part of the updated policy, and based on feedback from a number of Hosts who have listings that can house above 16 people comfortably, we will remove this cap.”
Airbnb added that guests who violate their rules would face the consequences depending on the account, from temporary suspension to a permanent ban from the platform.
“The policy will continue to include serious consequences for guests who attempt to violate these rules, varying from account suspension to full removal from the platform. In 2021, over 6,600 guests were suspended from Airbnb for attempting to violate our party ban.”
“Amazing properties like these thrive on hosting multi-generational family trips and larger groups, and removing this cap is meant to allow those Hosts to responsibly utilize the space in their homes while still complying with our ban on disruptive parties.”
The company also launched several policies to prevent unauthorized parties
Additionally, there will be a 24-hour safety line, a Neighborhood Support Line, and a partnership with Vrbo to report unauthorized events.
“This new and long-term policy was enacted to help encourage and support community safety. We look forward to sharing updates in the coming weeks and months on our efforts to complement our community policies on parties.”
However, Twitter users believe Airbnb hosts will not follow the policy and mentioned the hidden camera controversy circulating on platforms such as TikTok or Instagram.
OK hear me out: Airbnb but *only* for parties. Looking for investors https://t.co/MaDysNCXwu
— Adam Singer (@AdamSinger) June 28, 2022
That’s wack because my friends and I had a great time with the 14 bedroom house. Nothing crazy just fun huge house
— Josh Paul (@hitxne) June 28, 2022
The reactions to @Airbnb’s “new improved, we really mean it this time permanent party ban” only prove what neighbors have been saying all along. Most people only rent Airbnbs to party. #AirbnbSucks pic.twitter.com/hqT0nb0XeG
— Mama Llama (@MamaLlamaTX) June 28, 2022
Stop parties but you wont vet these fuckers putting cameras in private areas like bedrooms and bathrooms huh @Airbnb ? https://t.co/A8rf9LX1wa
— MissNiksa (@leaflybushNiksa) June 28, 2022