Global Scans · Airbnb · Weekly Summary

• [New] Airbnb will pilot a grocery delivery and kitchen-stocking service with Instacart in Phoenix, Orlando, and Los Angeles. Skift
• [New] Short-term rental investments, such as Airbnb properties, are facing tighter regulations, prompting some investors to pivot towards long-term rental opportunities instead. Builder Connect
• Tesla has hinted at an autonomous vehicle fleet that could operate like an Airbnb for cars. RideBrief | Automotive News, Reviews, Electric Car Tren
• The rise of Airbnb-style lets has also shifted the risk profile of second homes and holiday properties, particularly around contents insurance. Insurance Business
• Certain scam narratives tend to resurface depending on the type of fraud such as fake Airbnb rentals, marketplace listings for popular items like Thermomix, PlayStations, or iPhones, and too-good-to-be-true investment opportunities in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. NetGuardians
• Expanding the MAG 8 (a group of dominant tech companies) to include more companies, such as Uber and Airbnb, could reduce the power of each individual member, making them less dominant in their respective markets. Recall

Last updated: 23 November 2025