Airbnb Launched the Unique Airbnb Fund to Find Abnormal Housing
Daniel Johnson — March 13, 2020 — Business
Airbnb launched the Unique Airbnb Fund, which will search for abnormal and unique homes across the world. A total of 10 locations will be chosen, and the company allocated a total of 1 million USD to the Unique Airbnb Fund. Winners will be selected based on a panel of judges, which includes the actor Billy Porter and an architecture firm named MVRDV.
Interested individuals can submit an application on the Airbnb website, and the company indicated that winners will be chosen on May 15th.
Creating the fund allows the platform to highlight some of the unique offerings that are available to consumers. The company witnessed a 70% increase in searchers for unique accommodations on the platform.
Image Credit: Airbnb
Interested individuals can submit an application on the Airbnb website, and the company indicated that winners will be chosen on May 15th.
Creating the fund allows the platform to highlight some of the unique offerings that are available to consumers. The company witnessed a 70% increase in searchers for unique accommodations on the platform.
Image Credit: Airbnb
Trend Themes
1. Abnormal Housing Competition - Airbnb's Unique Airbnb Fund allows it to highlight unique and abnormal housing options available on their platform, providing an opportunity for platforms to host abnormal housing competitions.
2. Incentivizing Creative Housing Ideas - Airbnb's Unique Airbnb Fund serves as a way to incentivize creative and unique housing ideas, leading to opportunities for other platforms to create similar initiatives.
3. Increased Interest in Unique Accommodations - Airbnb's witnessed a 70% increase in searchers for unique accommodations, signaling a growing interest in abnormal and unique housing options that other similar platforms can capitalize on.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality Industry - The Unique Airbnb Fund could attract business to the hospitality industry as consumers demand more unique accommodations, leading to opportunities for growth in the hospitality industry.
2. Architecture Firms - The inclusion of architecture firm MVRDV as a judge in Airbnb's Unique Airbnb Fund presents an opportunity for other architecture firms to showcase their work and be involved in similar initiatives.
3. Tourism Industry - As consumers look for unique experiences, the tourism industry can capitalize on the growing demand for abnormal housing options, leading to opportunities for growth in the tourism industry.
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