Airbnb, the world’s leading travel community, has teamed up with luxury home hotel brand, Luxico to provide guests with a premium home stay experience.
Through the partnership, nearly 200 first-class properties from Luxico will now be available to book on Airbnb, including in its newly launched Airbnb Plus program. Guests will also get access to Luxico’s bespoke 24-7 concierge and trusted property management services for travellers seeking a luxury offering.
Earlier this year Airbnb launched its premium tier, Airbnb Plus, in Sydney and Melbourne. Airbnb Plus is a new selection of only the highest quality homes with hosts known for great reviews and attention to detail. Airbnb also introduced new categories of homes including boutique hotels, bed-and-breakfasts, and vacation homes to the platform.
Sam McDonagh, Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand at Airbnb, welcomed the partnership with Luxico as another step towards achieving a vision of Airbnb for everyone.
“Earlier this year we unveiled a roadmap designed to bring the transformative benefits of Airbnb’s local, personal and authentic travel to every type of traveller. As part of this, we are dedicated to working with small hospitality businesses that excel at offering the best host and guest experiences and living our mission of belonging. With the launch of Airbnb Plus, Luxico are the perfect partner to support this premium offering in Australia. With more and more Airbnb guests seeking homes that boast personality and seamless design, the addition of Luxico’s concierge service will help attract and meet the needs of luxury travellers on our platform.”
Sam McDonagh, Country Manager for Airbnb in Australia and New Zealand
“We’re thrilled to see this partnership come to life. As one of the first partnerships of this kind Airbnb has formed in Australia, we’re very excited to expand their premium listings as they diversify into new markets.”
Alexandra Ormerod, Managing Director and co-founder of Luxico
Only the best properties are invited to join Luxico, with a thorough vetting process to ensure suitability for both guests and owners. Today, Luxico are recognised as one of Australia’s fastest growing luxury travel businesses, averaging 40 per cent year-on-year growth since their 2013 launch.
Leading the luxury accommodation space across Australia’s east coast, they manage exclusively marketed homes, penthouses and lodges across six key locations from New South Wales to Queensland, including popular tourist destination Byron Bay. Further personalising their high-end service, last year they acquired digital concierge service and award-winning startup, Hello Scout.
For more information visit airbnb.com.au/plus or luxico.com.au.
ABOUT LUXICO
Luxury home hotel service Luxico launched in 2013, creating a seamless 5-star hotel experience in the comfort of family homes. Offering a bespoke 24-7 concierge service and trusted property management Luxico have unlocked the doors to some of Australia’s most beautiful properties. Favoured by celebrities Luxico today operate one hundred and eighty premium properties across Sydney, Melbourne and Queensland.
Cover photo (L-R): Tom Ormerod, Luxico, Sam McDonagh, Airbnb, Alexandra Ormerod, Luxico