Transforming tourism together
Together with local hosts, Airbnb is powering a new kind of travel
Across the globe, people are changing the way they discover and experience destinations. Harnessing these changes, Airbnb is committed to partnering with governments and communities to grow tourism in a way that is equitable, inclusive, and sustainable.Read on to learn more about Airbnb’s multiplier effect on local economies, how we support urban and tourism development, as well as our projects throughout the region focusing on heritage and culture, responsibility and sustainability and remote working.
Our latest projects
Measuring the economic impact of Airbnb
Travel through the Airbnb platform boosts local economies and creates a ripple effect that spreads beyond just guests and hosts, to small businesses and service providers.
We are actively supporting community tourism by working in partnership with local governments and organisations so that more people can share in the economic and social benefits of travel on Airbnb.
Our latest projects
Adapting to the rise of remote work
The rise of remote work and shifting travel patterns have helped to drive increased flexibility and dynamism in cities. To understand this better, we worked with sustainable development experts, Arup, to explore how cities can respond to emerging challenges and opportunities.
Live and Work Anywhere
We also launched the Live and Work Anywhere initiative to recognise destinations that are embracing the potential of remote work. In Asia, we partnered with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to promote the country as an ideal destination for remote workers and also worked with Malaysia's Digital Economy Corporation to raise awareness about the country’s new digital nomad visa. In Australia, we partnered with Queensland to highlight the advantages of the state for remote workers.
Live and Work Anywhere
We also launched the Live and Work Anywhere initiative to recognise destinations that are embracing the potential of remote work. In Asia, we partnered with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to promote the country as an ideal destination for remote workers and also worked with Malaysia's Digital Economy Corporation to raise awareness about the country’s new digital nomad visa. In Australia, we partnered with Queensland to highlight the advantages of the state for remote workers.
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Our partnerships across the Asia-Pacific region
Across Asia and the Pacific, we work with local governments and organisations to promote and support sustainable tourism development that benefits local economies and local people. Here’s a snapshot of some projects across a few key focus areas.
Supporting small business and spreading the benefits of tourism
Our platform is uniquely placed to help travellers discover more authentic experiences, beyond traditionally popular tourist destinations. Here’s how we’re working with local businesses and rural communities to support the dispersal of travel.
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Read more about Airbnb’s role in tourism dispersalRead the report
Airbnb Entrepreneurship Academy
Through the Airbnb Entrepreneurship Academy we partner with governments, non-profit organisations, small business centers and chambers of commerce, and academic institutions across the globe to support tourism entrepreneurship in their communities. So far we have established training in India, Indonesia, the Philippines, South Korea, Nepal and Thailand.
Celebrating local culture, heritage and festivals
Airbnb hosts represent and promote the beauty of the place where they live to their guests. We have engaged in a number of local partnerships across the region to support and amplify this promotion of local culture.
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Supporting conscious tourism
We believe that travel is at its best when it is respectful of local communities and environments. We actively seek out partnerships that promote intentional and sustainable travel and we work to share best practices with guests who use our platform.
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Airbnb City Portal
The City Portal is a first-of-its-kind resource to help local governments and tourism organisations better understand the Airbnb landscape and tourism trends in their community, as well as helping cities to enforce their short-term rental laws. We continue to add tools and features to make this resource as useful as possible.
