Airbnb to make global party ban permanent

The company said the move has reduced violence, rule violations and health concerns since last year

Airbnb is making its ban on parties at properties listed on the site for short-term rentals permanent, the company announced on Tuesday.

San Francisco-based Airbnb said it believes the ban has worked to reduce violence, rules violations and health concerns, with reports of parties at listed properties having dropped 44% from a year ago. More than 6,600 guests were suspended last year for related violations, the company said.