Airbnb introduces Icons-Extraordinary experiences from the world's greatest icons Airbnb is introducing Icons, a new category of extraordinary experiences hosted by the greatest names in music, film, television, art, sports, and more. Icons let you step into worlds you’ve only ever dreamed of. Drift off in the Up house. Spend the night in the Ferrari Museum. Hang out with Kevin Hart. Airbnb has unveiled the first 11 Icons, with new experiences dropping around the world throughout the year. “Icons take you inside worlds that only existed in your imagination—until now,” said Brian Chesky, Airbnb Co-founder and CEO. “As life becomes increasingly digital, we’re focused on bringing more magic into the real world. With Icons, we’ve created the most extraordinary experiences on Earth.” ...
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Airbnb and Duolingo invite to the ultimate travel adventure # Indian GenZ and Millennials are showing a surging interest in travel and learning languages including Japanese and Korean # Dive into the heart of Japan or South Korea by learning a new language with Duolingo and living like a local on Airbnb # Two lucky winners will get an opportunity to explore Japan and South Korea for a 7-day journey, complete with local stays and interactive language experiences With India's GenZs and Millennials showing surging interest in travel to Japan and South Korea, and an increased appetite to learn Japanese and Korean, Airbnb and Duolingo are launching a unique campaign that provides travelers with an extraordinary opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich cultural tapestry of th...
Read MorePlus revamped ratings & reviews, and the new Listings tab featuring a set of tools to help Hosts better showcase their homes Airbnb has more than 7 million homes all over the world. Each home is one-of-a-kind, and this uniqueness is what sets Airbnb apart. But guests often say that with so much variety, it can be hard to know what they’re going to get. This is why many people prefer hotels, and it’s the #1 obstacle preventing them from booking on Airbnb. FILE PHOTO: The Airbnb logo is seen on a little mini pyramid under the glass Pyramid of the Louvre museum in Paris, France. REUTERS/Charles Platiau It has now introduced three major upgrades to help guests understand exactly what to expect before they book: Guest Favorites - A collection of the 2 million most-loved h...
Read MoreSince it's inception in 2008, Airbnb has continuously grown in popularity, seeing an increasing number of hosts and visitors alike use their platform. In 2022 alone, the platform amassed a staggering 8.4 billion in revenue, up from 5.99 billion the previous year. In fact, asides from the pandemic in 2020, the company has seen increasing YoY revenue of at least 1 billion each year. MoneyTransfers.com team has investigated which countries are the most popular destinations on Airbnb. This study highlights the dynamic nature of the short-term rental market. Additionally, the Airbnb statistics also speak somewhat about its user and host base, offering a holistic view of this pioneering sharing economy platform. FILE PHOTO: The Airbnb logo is seen on a little mini pyramid under the glass ...
Read More# Data shows there were over 19,000 guest arrivals in areas across the country with Airbnb listings and no hotels, earning Airbnb hosts more than INR 40 million # Nearly 100 Indian cities and towns had their first Airbnb booking since March 2020 # The number of domestic nights booked in India doubled in 2022 compared with 2019 Airbnb Hosts and guests have emerged as key drivers of economic activity in areas not served by traditional accommodation across India. A new report shows there were over 19,000 guest arrivals in communities within India with Airbnbs and no hotels in 2022. This has generated almost INR 40 million in Host earnings. Based on a first-ever analysis of Airbnb and OpenStreetMapdata, the data demonstrates the value Airbnb listings bring to underserved com...
Read MoreThe Italian city of Florence on Thursday announced an immediate ban on new short-term private vacation rentals in the Renaissance city’s historic center, part of an effort to draw full-time residents back to one of Italy’s most popular tourist destinations. Mayor Dario Nardella called the ban “daring” but legally defensible. “If we don’t try to take politically disruptive actions, no one makes a move,” Nardella said, referring to expectations that the Italian government would adopt a plan that so far allows only Venice to cap the number of days a property can be rented out at 120. FILE PHOTO: A view shows the Ponte Vecchio bridge and the Arno River in Florence. The Ponte Vecchio, or Old Bridge, crosses the River Arno at its narrowest point. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau “We are tired...
Read MoreAirbnb Inc will allow guests to break their payments into installments and see the nightly price inclusive of fees while browsing as the company expects a record 300 million guest arrivals in 2023. The San Francisco-based company has been a big beneficiary of remote and hybrid work that prompted people to travel for longer durations. Now as the economic outlook worsens, Airbnb is looking to capture and keep the attention of the budget traveler. Airbnb is also making a renewed push into renting single rooms in a nod to its beginnings and a realization that renting an entire house is too expensive for many travelers, especially younger ones. The short-term rental company rolled out a new offering Wednesday that it calls Airbnb Rooms. Guests can rent a room in the same house or ...
Read MoreBlooming this Spring: solo and duo travel, international trips, hills and beach getaways
Excitement about travelling international continues amongst Indian guests Indian guests are immersing themselves in the rich cultures of iconic European cities or escaping to the hills and beaches of India Iconic Cities, Amazing Pools and Beach getaways are the most booked Categories by Indian travelers during spring in 2023 Winter is almost over, and with temperatures starting to rise and the days getting longer, Indian travelers are already planning their spring break getaways. When it comes to locations, European cities, beach towns and hill stations are inciting wanderlust for Indian guests this spring (For both 2022 and 2023, “spring” bookings or searches on the Airbnb platform are defined as March 1 - April 30. Trends data in this report uses data from 2022 with chec...
Read MoreAirbnb is offering a night for two in the Palais Garnier opera house in Paris this summer, transforming a box in the theatre into a plush bedroom with sweeping views of the famous auditorium. The "Phantom of the Opera"-themed stay - a nod to the novel by Gaston Leroux and Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical - comes as tourism bounces back in Europe after several years of pandemic disruptions, with visitors from the United States arriving in France in droves since last summer. A view shows the Loge d'honneur transformed into a bedchamber inside the Opera Garnier, during a media presentation of the space inspired by the Phantom of the Opera which will be rented through Airbnb to two people for one night, in Paris, France, January 3, 2023. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes European capitals are als...
Read MoreAirbnb Data also reveals that more people are travelling to iconic cities around the world International travel saw a strong recovery in 2022, a trend that should continue to rise in 2023 Benefiting local communities by travelling to off-the-beaten-path destinations, will further help in tourism recovery Domestically, Indians are exploring off-beat destinations in states like Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Meghalaya and Telangana Solo Travel was the most popular type of International travel by Indians followed by couple and family travel Airbnb has presented a round-up of key trends that have emerged in India and how travellers are embracing new forms of travel. New data based on internal Airbnb search data between Q1'22 - Q3'22 reveals that international travel saw a stron...
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