Airbnb could offer year-long rentals, says CEO, even as cities around the world crack down on rentals

• Brian Chesky told the Financial Times that he wants more people to rent Airbnbs for a whole year.
• He said the company could move into car rentals and dining pop-ups.
• Airbnb is facing crackdowns around the world as cities say it is making housing shortages worse.

Airbnb could move away from short-term getaways in favor of offering rentals for up to an entire year, the company's CEO has said.

Brian Chesky described offering year-long rentals as a "huge opportunity" for Airbnb in an interview with the Financial Times.