Airbnb: The concept for a more authentic journey around the world
From accommodation among the locals to a pink Barbie dream house, Airbnb has a place to stay for every taste and price range in almost every corner of the world.
No other platform is more popular and timeless for finding accommodation than Airbnb. Starting with the original idea of "Airbnb rooms", the website has now developed into a mega-player. Accommodation for different needs and budgets can be found on Airbnb. From Airbnb rooms in shared flats to luxurious villas and exotic cottages, there is a wide range of options to suit the individual preferences of travellers.
Back to the roots
Airbnb Rooms, the original idea of Airbnb has now been rethought: The platform offers guests more and more opportunities to travel affordably, socialise and have authentic experiences - and puts the host:in at the centre. Airbnb also makes it possible for hosts to rent out a room of their choice. This way, travellers can find accommodation even more flexibly, save on costs and get the opportunity to discover previously unknown destinations with locals.
With the help of an innovative feature for Airbnb rooms, the Host Passport, guests can learn more about their hosts before booking. Tapping the Host Passport will reveal a larger profile photo and details that hosts share about themselves - such as where they went to school, what they do for a living, a fun fact about themselves and more. This is also to ensure the safety of the guests.
Finding accommodation made easy
Finding the right accommodation: a new way to search based on categories on Airbnb that makes it easy to discover millions of unique accommodations that many never knew existed before. Based on their style, location or proximity to activities, accommodations are classified into more than 60 different categories.
Airbnb also encourages direct contact between hosts and guests. Before booking, travellers can communicate with hosts to ask questions, clarify details and get a better idea of the accommodation and the host.
Values and norms
Airbnb believes in the power of community and places great importance on fostering spaces where everyone can feel welcome. In recent years, Airbnb has introduced a number of programmes and policies to promote inclusion and combat discrimination. Airbnb is introducing a new safety feature in Germany after recent data from Airbnb shows that travellers are increasingly choosing to explore the world on their own. For example, the number of solo travellers on the platform rose by a third worldwide last year, and by as much as 57 per cent in Germany. When a solo guest books a private or shared room on Airbnb, the special "Safety Tips for Solo Travellers" feature is activated and gives the guest access to three important features:
- Expert:inside tips to keep you safer while travelling
- An easy way to share the Airbnb itinerary with family and friends.
- Reminders from Airbnb to ask hosts important questions about their accommodation and neighbourhood.
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