Hosts and guests generated $17.3B in tourism taxes for communities around the world
Key Takeaways
- Airbnb has collected and remitted $17.3 billion in tourism taxes to governments around the world on behalf of our global host community.
- Hosts and guests in the US have generated $13.5 billion in tourism taxes to governments across the country, including $2.7 billion in tourism taxes collected and remitted in 2025 alone.
Key Takeaways
- Airbnb has collected and remitted $17.3 billion in tourism taxes to governments around the world on behalf of our global host community.
- Hosts and guests in the US have generated $13.5 billion in tourism taxes to governments across the country, including $2.7 billion in tourism taxes collected and remitted in 2025 alone.
Hosts play a vital role in local economies around the world, welcoming millions of guests, helping big cities and small communities benefit from big events, and dispersing travel outside of traditional tourism hubs. Critically, hosts and the guests they welcome support communities by generating an influx of tourism taxes for local governments at a time when jurisdictions are facing budget shortfalls.
Since 2014, Airbnb has collected and remitted approximately $17.3 billion USD in tourism taxes to governments, globally on behalf of our host community, with the US accounting for approximately $13.5 billion. Cities often dedicate these tax dollars to fund critical services like police, infrastructure, and libraries.
In 2025 alone, stays in the US generated approximately $2.7 billion in these taxes. Below is a snapshot of the total tourism taxes collected and remitted on behalf of US hosts in 2025:
Championing legislation to streamline tourism taxes
Since 2014, we have advocated for solutions that allow short-term rental platforms to collect and remit tourism taxes on behalf of hosts. In 2025, we supported legislative efforts that allow us to give back to communities through state and local tourism taxes, including laws in Louisiana (HB 374) and Maryland (SB 979).
Not only do centralized tax collection laws ensure all short-term platforms collect and remit tourism taxes on behalf of hosts, they also simplify the collection process for cities, towns, and counties that charge local tourism taxes, such as hotel occupancy taxes or accommodation taxes.
Communities welcoming guests through the platform—particularly communities facing budget challenges—bolster economic activity with a streamlined tax collection system. Governments often see more revenue when they implement statewide rules that allow short-term rental platforms to collect and remit local taxes on behalf of hosts.
In challenging economic environments, the economic benefits of travel generated through Airbnb has proven significant and enduring. Today, we provide vital fiscal support for communities worldwide. By remitting billions in tourism taxes and partnering with communities to streamline tax collection, we continue to work with public sector partners to maximize the full economic potential of hosting and travel in communities around the world.