Airbnb boss quits after violating firm's relationship code

Airbnb boss quits after violating firm's relationship code

An Airbnb boss has stepped down after allegations of a romantic relationship between the executive and a female staff member were discovered.

The former China Head of Airbnb, Hong Ge, violated the home-rental company’s code of conduct by dating a female employee, according to two people familiar with the matter – Bloomberg reports. Those who spoke to the publication, and asked not to be identified, said the relationship created a distraction in the Beijing office.

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