Airbnb took advantage of the spring and is having a great summer thanks to the rebound in tourism

Airbnb benefited from the recovery in tourism in the spring, with a record number of reservations which allowed it to be profitable for the first time during this period of the year.

The online accommodation booking platform posted quarterly revenue of $2.1 billion (+58% year-on-year), according to its earnings release released on Tuesday.

It generated 379 million in net profits, against losses of 68 million in the same period a year ago.

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These figures are in line with analysts' forecasts, but they probably expected better, as Airbnb's stock fell 8% in electronic trading after the close of trading.

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," the California-based group said.

The platform recorded 103.7 million “

” from April to June.

“A solid summer season”

Over the period, the number of cancellations was "

", however acknowledged Dave Stephenson, the company's chief financial officer, during a conference call with analysts.

Cancellations caused in particular by those of international flights around the world, particularly in North America.

But the leader said he was confident for the current quarter, that of the summer holidays in the northern hemisphere.

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,” he said.

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According to the statement, Airbnb hit its record single-day revenue record on July 4, "

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While many companies have had to freeze recruitment or part with their employees in the face of the economic crisis caused by inflation, the tourism platform says it is “

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