Business View Caribbean | July 2020

8 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN JULY 2020 URISM TH To help guests rediscover the magic in their backyards, Airbnb will also launch Travel Close, a summer digital campaign to promote both nearby excursions and Airbnb’s recently launched Online Experiences. The growth of domestic tourism is already a reality in the regions and countries in the recovery phase. In Europe, Airbnb data is showing growth in Spain, which from May 24 to June 06 had more nights booked on Airbnb compared to the same period last year in destinations such as Mallorca, Menorca, Huesca, Costa Tropical and Lanzarote. In France, from May 31 to June 06, there was an 80% growth in local reservations, followed by Germany with a 60% growth. Italy, which was strongly affected by the pandemic, showed an increase of 20% on local reservations in destinations such as Lake Como, Aosta Valley, and Venice. Airbnb bookings in the United States are also recovering at an accelerated rate. From May 17 to June 06, there have been more nights booked for travel to Airbnb listings in the US than there were during the same period last year. On the weekend of June 05-07, for the first time since February, the platform recorded year- over-year growth in gross booking value (not including cancellations or alterations) for all Airbnb bookings made worldwide. As the future of travel continues to evolve, we will encourage only safe tourism to ensure guests have amazing experiences. As part of this work, in April, Airbnb announced an improved cleaning protocol that sets industry standards for the platform’s hosts. In tandem, Airbnb will continue to work with governments to help restore travel in a responsible way that economically benefits locals and small businesses. ABOUT AIRBNB Airbnb is one of the world’s largest marketplaces for unique, authentic places to stay and things to do, offering over 7 million accommodations and 50,000 handcrafted activities, all powered by local hosts. An economic empowerment engine, Airbnb, has helped millions of hospitality entrepreneurs monetize their spaces and their passions while keeping the financial benefits of tourism in their own communities. With more than three-quarters of a billion guest arrivals to date, and accessible in 62 languages across 220+ countries and regions, Airbnb promotes people- to-people connection, community, and trust around the world. Airbnb has updated their app and homepage to make it easier for travelers to book local trips, including last-minute getaways