Airbnb Is Using AI to Block Your Neighbor’s Party Plans

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, Airbnb is once again deploying its anti-party technology across the U.S., sending a clear message to would-be troublemakers: not on our watch.

The platform announced Monday that its system, which was designed to block high-risk bookings that could result in disruptive house parties, will be in effect for both Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. This marks the four year for the strategy.

Airbnb’s tech evaluates factors like booking duration, proximity to the guest’s home, and whether the reservation is last-minute. If a booking raises red flags, the system blocks it or redirects the guest to safer, lower-risk alternatives, which are typically hotel rooms or private rooms in shared homes.

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Last summer, this screening system prevented around 51,000 bookings nationwide, including over 7,700 in Texas alone. And it seems to be working. Since Airbnb implemented its global party ban in 2020, party-related incidents reported on U.S. stays have dropped more than 50 percent. In 2024, only 0.06% of reservations were flagged for party-related disruptions.

The holiday-specific safeguards work in tandem with Airbnb’s global reservation screening, which uses machine learning to analyze guest behavior and patterns. The company has also ramped up resources for hosts and neighbors alike—offering a 24-hour safety line, a Neighborhood Support Line to report in-progress parties, and even free privacy-compliant noise sensors for hosts.

While parties may be rare on the platform, Airbnb’s proactive approach reflects a broader push to keep communities on board as vacation rentals grow in popularity and scrutiny.