Airbnb Implements Global Anti-Party Technology for New Year’s Eve Bookings

The platform uses machine learning to block high-risk bookings and enforce stricter policies to prevent disruptive gatherings.

Airbnb is deploying machine learning-based anti-party technology globally to prevent unauthorized parties during New Year’s Eve.
The system evaluates booking factors like trip length, proximity to the guest’s location, and timing to identify and block high-risk reservations.
Guests booking entire homes for one to three nights during the holiday must agree to an anti-party attestation, with potential removal from the platform for violations.
The measures apply to several countries, including the US, UK, Canada, France, Australia, and New Zealand, among others.
Airbnb has banned parties since 2020 and cites past incidents of property damage and violence as driving its commitment to safety and host protection.