Airbnb unveils Record Holders Collection
Worldwide: Airbnb has unveiled its Record Holders Collection for its Experiences offering, giving guests the opportunity to try out activities hosted by Guinness World Records title holders. The collection marks the launch of the brand-new Guinness World Records 2020 edition, which was released globally last week. For the first time ever, those who have been […]
Airbnb and Bahamas tourism body form partnership
Bahamas: Airbnb and the Tourism Development Corporation of The Bahamas have partnered to host a series of events aimed at empowering local entrepreneurs to grow their business through Airbnb’s Experiences platform. The events, which included a Train the Trainer Program, an Entrepreneurship Lab, and a Town Hall meeting, were designed to connect Airbnb to key […]
Airbnb Experiences to be rolled out in Bermuda
Bermuda: Preparations are underway in Bermuda where Airbnb Experiences is soon set to launch. The Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) said: “Residents who would like to host an Experience on Airbnb are encouraged to submit their online applications by February 15, 2019. This inaugural group of hosts will benefit from increased exposure during the official launch […]
Airbnb invites four people to Italy for regeneration project
Italy: Airbnb is inviting four people to spend three months in the Italian town of Grottole with free housing and living expenses covered up to $1,000 per month. Across Italy, small mountain villages are being abandoned by younger generations as rural communities offer little in terms of professional opportunity, leaving homes empty and giving way […]
Martinique Tourism Authority and Airbnb sign MoU
The Martinique Tourism Authority and Airbnb have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote community-led tourism to Martinique. In 2018, 85,000 guests visited Martinique after booking with Airbnb, representing a 60 per cent increase compared to the previous year. Of the guests, 70 per cent of guest arrivals hailed from France, 12 per cent from […]
Airbnb releases insight into business traveller trends for 2019
Worldwide: Airbnb has released its own look at business travel trends which look set to come to fruition in the short-term rental industry in 2019. On one hand, Airbnb business travel hubs such as London, Paris, New York and Sydney remain prominent destinations, while on the other hand, trips to regions such as Latin America, […]