Thiago Prudencio/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesThe company announced the launch of reservation screening technology in 11 countries over New Year's Eve weekend – including three new ones.Airbnb hosts in the 11 countries will also be offered noise sensors to help prevent 'disruptive parties' from occurring.In some countries, booking an Airbnb for a party is going to be hard again this season – though not in South Africa, yet.
This year, Airbnb added three new countries where the anti-party measures will apply, with Ireland, Portugal, and the Netherlands joining the US, Brazil, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France, Spain, and the UK. Reservation screening technology is meant to reduce the amount of"disruptive parties" during Airbnb stays around the world and enforce its"anti-party stance," the company said, as part of its global crackdown on unauthorised partying.