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Airbnb Academy trains next tourism entrepreneurs

Since 2017, more than 1 300 tourism entrepreneurs have been created through Airbnb’s skills development programme.

Airbnb pledges R10m to Africa’s tourism sector

The online accommodation booking platform earmarks funding to support inclusive and sustainable tourism growth in Africa.

Airbnb SA provides jobs, aids economic growth

The firm contributed R23.5 billion to SA’s economy last year, supporting thousands of jobs, says Genesis Analytics.

Ministry, Airbnb partner to revive SA tourism

Airbnb will collaborate with the Ministry of Tourism to grow SA’s tourism sector and create more jobs.

Airbnb empowers emerging tourism entrepreneurs

The firm provides financial support of R2 million to the University of Johannesburg’s School of Tourism and Hospitality.

Airbnb host academy expands to Limpopo

The company partners with the Limpopo government to empower entrepreneurs to join its home-sharing platform.

Airbnb SA hosts raked in R2bn during 2021

Local hosts listed on the home-sharing platform earned more money last year than before the pandemic.

Airbnb debuts online neighbourhood support tool in SA

The hospitality booking site introduces its neighbourhood support line in SA, to boost responsible travel ahead of the much-anticipated tourism season.

Airbnb guests contributed billions to SA economy in 2020

Travel activity on the hospitality booking site added over R8 billion to the economy and supported around 22 000 jobs, says Genesis Analytics.

Airbnb SA calls for short-term online rental register

The hospitality booking site pens a five-point short-term rentals proposal for government on ways to rebuild a sustainable future for tourism in a post-pandemic SA.

Airbnb partners Ubuntu Beds on free medical staff accommodation

Airbnb and Ubuntu Beds support SA’s frontline medics fighting the COVID-19 pandemic by providing them with free accommodation.

Airbnb teams up with SweepSouth, Propaclean

The new partnerships with SweepSouth and Propaclean will see Airbnb hosts and domestic workers trained in the latest safety and cleaning standards.