“We have analysed our data and have not seen an increase in the reported bedbug rate in Paris,” Airbnb co-founder and CSO Nathan Blecharczyk told newspapers of German publisher FUNKE on Wednesday.

“Nevertheless, we are taking the warnings very seriously: if cases are reported, we take the listing offline and ensure that the property is professionally cleaned before it is put back on the platform,” Blecharczyk added.

Paris is expecting a surge in visitor numbers for the 2024 Olympics.

In September, Airbnb has said it expects to host up to half a million people in its accommodation in Paris and urged Parisians to make their homes available for rent.

Also on Wednesday, Blecharczyk said the company recorded a 19% growth rate in 2022 and had rebounded from the Covid-19 pandemic travel restrictions.