iTWire Wednesday, 26 May 2021 14:04 Airbnb rolls out new updates for easier travels Shares Airbnb adds new features to its system to serve travellers better, especially now that the pandemic has fundamentally changed tourism and travel. Inspired by the major shift in how people are travelling within Australia and globally, Airbnb introduces more than 100 upgrades to refine and improve every aspect of the Airbnb experience, from the website and app to community support and policies. The Airbnb 2021 release adds features to give guests even more flexibility when planning their travel and to make it simple for anyone to become a host. Airbnb rolls out the updates as new data reveals a real travel dispersal, with guests seeking out regional destinations both globally and in Australia. The percentage of rural nights booked in Australia jumped from 18% for winter 2019 to 42% in 2021, fuelling a demand for rural listings and unique homes like farm stays.