A couple trying to rent an Airbnb in Texas were turned away after the host learned they were gay. It's the short-term-rental giant's latest problem with discrimination.

Wed, 02/01/2023 - 09:48

Airbnb told Insider the host had been removed from the platform.

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Curtis Kimberlin Jr. and his boyfriend booked an Airbnb in Dallas to travel to a wedding.
He said the host canceled after saying, "So I'll be hosting two men sleeping together...right?"
It's the short-term-rental giant's latest issue with bias.

A couple traveling to a wedding in Texas had their Airbnb booking canceled after the host expressed discomfort with their sexuality, the Dallas outlet NBC 5 reported on January 19.

Curtis Kimberlin Jr. and his boyfriend, Jonathan, sent a booking request to the host, whom NBC 5 identified only as Pete. Jonathan followed up to explain when the couple would be arriving and departing.