In response to escalating threats of violence leading up to Biden’s inauguration, Airbnb has decided to cancel all reservations in the Washington D.C. area for the week of the event. Following the January 6 attack on the Capitol, far-right extremists have reportedly planned further insurrection attempts during the inauguration, as discussed on platforms like Parler. To help mitigate the risk of domestic terrorism, Airbnb has taken decisive action.
“We are aware of reports regarding armed militias and known hate groups attempting to disrupt the Inauguration,” Airbnb stated on January 13, 2021. The company further disclosed that it has identified individuals linked to the violent events at the Capitol on January 6 and has banned them from its platform.
Along with canceling all current bookings and banning those involved in the Capitol violence, Airbnb has also prohibited future reservations for the D.C. area during inauguration week. These measures are similarly being applied to listings on Hotel Tonight. Hosts affected by the cancellations will be reimbursed by Airbnb for the lost income from their reservations.
While the exact number of canceled bookings hasn’t been disclosed, some listings just outside of D.C. remained searchable as of January 20, raising questions about the extent of the ban. A representative from Airbnb has confirmed that these listings will be removed shortly.
The situation is alarming, revealing how domestic terrorists could easily book accommodations while planning violent acts against elected officials. Washington D.C. officials have advised against travel to the area during the inauguration, but this has not deterred extremists. Interestingly, major hotel chains like Marriott have not followed Airbnb’s lead in canceling reservations for the week. In fact, Marriott stated to the AP that they are maintaining all existing bookings.
Local D.C. leaders have urged residents to refrain from renting rooms through platforms like Airbnb and VRBO. As the inauguration approaches, additional safety measures for the D.C. area are anticipated. If you’re interested in more about home insemination, feel free to check out this previous post on our blog.
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Summary:
Airbnb has canceled all reservations in Washington D.C. for the inauguration week due to potential threats of violence from extremist groups. The company is taking steps to identify and ban individuals linked to past violent actions. While some listings remain available, Airbnb is working to remove them. Local officials are advising against travel to the area, and additional safety measures are expected.
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