Airbnb to Provide Free Housing for Healthcare Workers
Grace Mahas — March 26, 2020 — Social Good
References: aribnb & techcrunch
The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered many professions, including frontline healthcare workers and to accommodate these life-saving professionals, Airbnb has pledged to provide “free or subsidized housing” for 100,000 workers. This follows the brand's previous announcement that all guests canceling trips in fear of COVID-19 would not be charged.
The new accommodations will allow hosts on the platform to "opt-in" to make their spaces available without the traditional fees Airbnb would impose and would apply to individuals working with The International Rescue Committee, the Red Cross, and the International Medical Corps — among other non-profit groups. It is worth noting, that the protocols around cleanliness and hygiene have been increased to keep guests safe aligned with guidance from leading national health authorities.
Image Credit: Shutterstock, Airbnb
The new accommodations will allow hosts on the platform to "opt-in" to make their spaces available without the traditional fees Airbnb would impose and would apply to individuals working with The International Rescue Committee, the Red Cross, and the International Medical Corps — among other non-profit groups. It is worth noting, that the protocols around cleanliness and hygiene have been increased to keep guests safe aligned with guidance from leading national health authorities.
Image Credit: Shutterstock, Airbnb
Trend Themes
1. Free Healthcare Worker Accommodations - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore partnerships with accommodation platforms to provide free or subsidized housing for healthcare workers during times of crisis.
2. Increased Cleanliness and Hygiene Protocols - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop advanced cleaning technologies and services aligned with guidance from leading health authorities to ensure safety for guests in shared accommodations.
3. Non-profit Collaborations - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Forge partnerships with non-profit organizations to offer housing and other support services for frontline healthcare workers.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Transform business models to offer free or subsidized accommodations for healthcare workers during emergencies.
2. Healthcare - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Collaborate with accommodation platforms to ensure healthcare workers have safe and convenient housing options during crises.
3. Cleaning and Sanitation - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop innovative cleaning technologies and services to meet increased cleanliness standards for shared accommodations.
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