His “anti-Party” policy is activated Airbnb on the objects rented through the platform during the most popular periods of the summer season on USAas it seeks to improve the relationship between guests and hosts.

As Airbnb announced in a blog post, it will implement an “anti-partisan” system for Memorial Day and the Fourth of July holidays, where many Americans traditionally travel. And that’s because, as platform co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky acknowledged this month, the number of complaints the company is receiving is a wake-up call for him.

Airbnb’s “anti-party” system detects and then blocks bookings of one or two nights that are suspected of hosting illegal parties. Among the warning signals that the platform uses to know which bookings to block are the ratings received by the user, the distance of the rental from their permanent place of residence, and last-minute bookings. The system also encourages neighbors to notify Airbnb if they see a party at one of the hotline’s rental properties. Airbnb also offers noise and humidity sensors that they say can detect a party or large crowds. These devices were first introduced to platform owners in 2020.

In August 2020, Airbnb implemented a global party ban, while similar measures were taken in the US on Halloween and New Year’s Eve. Guests are asked to agree not to host parties during the booking process.

The platform warns visitors that if they violate the policy, they will suffer consequences, such as possible suspension or blocking of their account.

“While such incidents are rare on Airbnb, we are committed to helping our hosts promote responsible travel in their area and work to reduce the risk of nasty partying that is banned on our platform and unwelcome in the communities we serve,” the company said in a statement. said.

At Airbnb, party reports have dropped 55% since the global ban was implemented in 2020. According to its data, only 0.04% of bookings for all of 2022 resulted in a party report.

In an attempt to ease tensions between guests and hosts, the platform also recently announced that it will begin notifying users of chores that need to be completed in some of its rental properties. The move stems from complaints that some hosts are making excessive demands on their guests, such as mowing lawns and washing linens before they leave.