Open Homes Archives - Airbnb Newsroom

An Airbnb host places a pink flower on her coffee table in preparation for her next guest.

6 April 2020

Aussie hosts offer over 5500 places to stay for COVID-19 responders

Airbnb announces Frontline stays, a new program to allow hosts to open their homes to those on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

6 April 2020

A welcoming Airbnb host sits at her dining room table during a sunny day.

26 March 2020

Airbnb Hosts to Help Provide Housing to 100,000 COVID-19 Responders

Today, Airbnb is announcing a new global initiative to help connect those responding to the COVID-19 pandemic with safe and convenient places to stay while they carry out their critical work. The company’s goal is to help house 100,000 healthcare professionals, relief

26 March 2020

20 January 2020

Australian bushfires: a message from Airbnb

Australia is in the midst of an unprecedented bushfire event. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the ongoing bushfires during this devastating time.

20 January 2020

3 January 2020

Hosts open their homes to residents displaced by bushfires in NSW and VIC

NSW and Victorian residents impacted by the ongoing bushfire crisis can seek free temporary housing via listings being provided as part of Airbnb’s Open Homes Program.

3 January 2020

12 September 2019

Airbnb Activates Open Homes program in response to QLD and NSW bushfires

Airbnb seeks hosts to house temporarily displaced residents impacted by the QLD and Northern NSW bushfires

12 September 2019

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