Online hospitality major Airbnb on Tuesday announced that a temporary ban on house parties and events, announced in August 2020 in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, is now permanent. The temporary ban has proved effective and the company has now "officially codifying the ban as our policy".

"We focus on trying to deter the very rare cases of Hosts who do not operate responsibly, or guests who try to throw unauthorized parties," the company said in a statement. The policy will continue to include serious consequences for guests who attempt to violate these rules, varying from account suspension to full removal from the platform.