San Francisco (TAN): Global home-sharing platform Airbnb has entered a partnership with Visit Seattle, the official travel website of Seattle, Washington state to boost the economic benefits of tourism throughout the city.
They will together promote the locally-run Airbnb Experiences and give emphasis on the unique places to stay so that travellers get a taste of the local and authentic experiences and the local economy gets a push.
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They will together promote the locally-run Airbnb Experiences and give emphasis on the unique places to stay so that travellers get a taste of the local and authentic experiences and the local economy gets a push.
Small business owners lead Airbnb Experiences to offer visitors intimate access to communities that they would otherwise not get a chance to experience. On the other hand, Airbnb Experiences are an opportunity for entrepreneurs to float new business ideas and share their interests with travellers. The new partnership will enable Visit Seattle and Airbnb to inform and support Visit Seattle members to become Experience hosts.
“Seattle is a special place with incredible people, cultures and neighborhoods. We’re excited to work with Visit Seattle to encourage visitors and locals to get off the beaten path and discover a new side of the city,” Director of Business Affairs and Social Impact Experiences at Airbnb, Aoife McArdle, said.
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Visit Seattle President and Chief Executive Officer, Tom Norwalk said: “Visit Seattle recognizes the impact Airbnb has on a destination. By providing guests with unique Seattle experiences, Airbnb can be an influencing factor in driving visitation and this partnership helps connect our local Seattle partners to this far-reaching global audience.”
Select Seattle Airbnb hosts will offer their Experiences for USD5 per person for a limited period to celebrate the collaboration.
