Airbnb Cancels, Blocks DC Reservations During the Inauguration Week

Airbnb Cancels, Blocks DC Reservations During the Inauguration Week
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Bill Pan
Bill Pan
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Airbnb announced Wednesday that it will cancel reservations in the District of Columbia metro area during Inauguration week, citing travel advisories from various local, state, and federal officials.

The online rental company said in a press release that reservations made during the time period will be canceled and that any future booking attempts will be blocked. Reservations made through HotelTonight, a hotel reservation site owned by Airbnb, are also being canceled.