In light of the pandemic-induced shift to remote working, Airbnb has launched a program that will allow 12 people to live exclusively in properties listed by Airbnb for 10 months.
As part of the Live Anywhere program on Airbnb, the colocation giant will cover accommodation costs and provide transportation allowance for the duration of the program.
In return, attendees will share their experiences with Airbnb to “help inform future product upgrades and innovations on the platform to better adapt to nomadic life,” he said in a statement from hurry.
According to the Airbnb Travel & Life report, the share of stays of 28 days or more on Airbnb increased by 10% of nights booked compared to 2019 to 1Q2021. About 11% of Airbnb’s long-stay bookings in 2021 reported living a nomadic lifestyle, with 74% of consumers surveyed in five countries expressing interest in living elsewhere than where their employer is based after the pandemic.
Through this program, participants could help shape the future of long-term living on Airbnb, including product changes and resources that could improve the long-term living experience, types of accommodations ideal for solo travelers or groups like families, connecting with members of the local community. and businesses, as well as a better understanding of the financial benefits of accommodation while traveling.
Airbnb is looking for a diverse set of 12 people who can be part of the program for 12 consecutive months from July 2021 to July 2022. The program is open to participants aged 18 and over, and each participant will be allowed to bring up to three companions. with them.
The 12 participants will be selected by a panel of investigators in July and will start traveling from September. Interested parties can submit their applications by June 30 at www.airbnb.com/liveanywhere.
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