Airbnb imposes restrictions on New Year’s reservations in central Florida – WFTV

ORLANDO, Florida — If you’re thinking of renting a home in Central Florida for New Year’s Eve, you might be out of luck.

Airbnb says potential guests without a history of positive reviews won’t be able to make one-night reservations in Orlando and Kissimmee for New Year’s Eve, in a bid to quell disruptive parties.

Some people also won’t be able to make last-minute, two- or three-night reservations during the New Year’s holiday in Central Florida if they don’t have positive reviews, as determined by the algorithms of the company. Users with a history of positive reviews don’t need to worry about these restrictions.

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The New Year’s Eve restrictions in Central Florida are part of a larger global effort by Airbnb to crack down on disruptive parties held at short-term rental homes.

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Last New Year’s Eve was the first time the company tried the initiative. He blocked 1,200 rentals in Orlando and 750 rentals in Kissimmee. Worldwide, 243,000 rentals have been blocked.

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The Associated Press contributed to this article.