Hosts soon started asking if they could host virtual versions of their existing experiences. The pause was difficult for the many hosts that used Airbnb Experiences to supplement their income. The decision to launch virtual experiences came after the Airbnb team decided to pause its in-person experiences. Meanwhile, these virtual experiences could help keep Airbnb hosts and tour guides afloat during the lockdowns. The company wanted to provide guests with a way to continue participating in travel-related experiences while stuck at home. When did Airbnb launch online experiences?Īirbnb launched online experiences in April 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 80% of guests that attend an online experience are from outside the host’s home country. Four months after launching, there were already 700 activities available.Īirbnb’s new at-home entertainment led guests to begin virtually traveling all over the world. When it launched, it had about 50 virtual experiences. Guests can virtually participate for a fee, which gives them the chance to experience travel-related activities from the comfort and safety of their own homes. These video sessions can range from cooking classes taught by a professional chef to city walking tours run by locals. Airbnb’s online experiences are live events hosted by tour guides and destination experts on Zoom.
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