Airbnb hosts are checking out their guests on social media

There has been a recent surge in short-term bookings ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris and Airbnb hosts and other property managers are extending their efforts beyond platform profiles and reviews to gather additional information about the travelers who want to stay in their properties.

This includes Googling their names and checking out their social media profiles.

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