The company said its curbs on so-called party houses, which were first introduced in 2020 as the coronavirus crisis gathered pace, would remain in place following a sharp fall in reports of unauthorized gatherings.

It reported a 44% decline on an annual basis amid its efforts to stop persistent offenders or properties creating a nuisance.

In the UK, the number of complaints dipped by 63%.

Nevertheless, more than 6,600 guests and some hosts were suspended globally in 2021 for attempting to violate the party ban, Airbnb said.

It did relax one rule; the 16-person limit at a single premises which, the company said, would allow larger properties on the platform to reach full occupancy.

Airbnb admitted its crackdown on bad behaviour would remain a work in progress.

"This is an issue where I don't know if I'd say there's a finish line," Ben Breit, a spokesperson for the company, added.

Shares ended the day almost 4% lower, falling more sharply than the wider Nasdaq index, with its update potentially seen as a threat to revenue ahead.