The company said the restrictions on so-called parties, which were first introduced in 2020 as the coronavirus crisis accelerated, would remain in place after reports of unauthorized mergers plummeting. It reported a 44% reduction on an annual basis, as part of its efforts to stop stubborn offenders or disturbing real estate. In the United Kingdom, the number of complaints fell by 63%. However, more than 6,600 guests and some hosts were suspended worldwide in 2021 for trying to break the ban on parties, Airbnb reported. Relax a rule. the limit of 16 people in an individual space, which, as the company said, would allow larger properties on the platform to reach full size. Airbnb has acknowledged that the crackdown is still ongoing. “This is an issue where I do not know if I would say there is a finish line,” said Ben Braith, a spokesman for the company. Shares closed the day almost 4% lower, falling further from the broader Nasdaq index, with its update seen as a potential threat to future earnings.