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Airbnb Rolls Out Pilot Program in US to Lower Fees Paid by Hosts to 6% or 10%

Bloomberg Technology Monday 31 August 2026, 22:57 UTC By Natalie Lung 1 min read
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Airbnb Inc. is testing taking a smaller cut of rental fees from hosts, seeking to fight back against a trend of customers booking directly outside of its platform.

Airbnb Inc. is testing taking a smaller cut of rental fees from hosts, seeking to fight back against a trend of customers booking directly outside of its platform.
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