Airbnb launches anti-party technology for New Year’s Eve stays

As 2025 comes to a close, Airbnb is activating heightened anti-party technology across the US including Puerto Rico, Canada, the UK, France, Spain, and Australia to help reduce the risk of disruptive parties and support positive stays.

Anti-Party Technology
- Scope: Activated across the US (including Puerto Rico), Canada, UK, France, Spain, and Australia.
- Function: Uses machine learning to analyze hundreds of signals (like booking patterns, guest history, and trip details) to flag potentially high-risk reservations.
- Outcome:
- Risky bookings are either blocked outright or redirected to safer alternatives (like private rooms or hotels).
- Last New Year’s Eve, this system prevented 20,000+ bookings in the US and 3,000+ in Canada from turning into disruptive parties.

Impact
- Since Airbnb’s global party ban began five years ago, party-related reports have dropped by over 50% worldwide.
- The company stresses that this is part of its investment in community safety and respectful stays.

Community Guidelines
- No third-party bookings or unaccompanied stays by anyone under 18.
- Violators risk account removal, cancelled reservations, and financial responsibility for damages.
- Airbnb also supports law enforcement investigations when needed.

Extra Safety Measures
- Reservation screening technology year-round.
- Neighborhood Support Line for locals to report urgent issues.
- 24-hour Safety Line for hosts and guests.
- Free noise sensors for US hosts to detect issues early while respecting privacy.

This initiative shows how Airbnb is blending AI-driven risk detection with community vigilance to keep New Year’s Eve celebrations safe and enjoyable.