Coronavirus: Airbnb to pay out $250 million to hosts
San Francisco – U.S. home rental firm Airbnb is allocating $250 million to help offset losses by hosts around the world whose guests have canceled bookings in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. The aid, which will pay hosts 25% … Continue reading Coronavirus: Airbnb to pay out $250 million to hosts
Thai Airbnb Guests want Green Choices
Bangkok – Airbnb has been committed to promoting and supporting healthy, sustainable tourism since the very beginning more than 10 years ago. Today, we’re seeing a similar dedication to the environment from our guests in their travel choices, and hosts … Continue reading Thai Airbnb Guests want Green Choices
Airbnb: Multiple opportunities for female entrepreneurs
BANGKOK –Airbnb celebrates the company’s global community of women who have found greater financial, professional, and social empowerment through entrepreneurship in digital tourism. In Thailand, Airbnb announced that women hosts earned a combined income of THB 2.8 billion in 2018, a … Continue reading Airbnb: Multiple opportunities for female entrepreneurs
Travelers Embrace Airbnb for Top Thai Festivals
Bangkok – New data shows that travelers to Thailand are increasingly turning to Airbnb for accommodation during big tourism events. Last year, Thai Airbnb hosts welcomed over 100,000 guests and earned THB380 million combined over three of Thailand’s largest tourist events: Chinese New Year, … Continue reading Travelers Embrace Airbnb for Top Thai Festivals
Thailand’s Seniors Embracing Airbnb
Bangkok – Seniors (hosts and guests aged 60 and older) have been a growing and integral part of the Airbnb community for many years — they are growing fast, earning important extra income, and continue to be the most-loved of … Continue reading Thailand’s Seniors Embracing Airbnb
Hotels suffer as sharing economy grows
San Francisco – Solo travel is becoming increasingly popular; a survey by a holiday home insurance company has shown that 74% of people have chosen to use Airbnb when traveling alone to avoid extra charges. They have advised on ways … Continue reading Hotels suffer as sharing economy grows