Airbnb is reporting its guest community has generated more than $100 billion in estimated direct economic impact across 30 countries in one year.
According to a company press release, the figure comprises the sum of estimated guest spending, based on a survey the company sent to nearly 12,000 respondents, as well as internal data on Airbnb host earnings for 2018.
“Since Airbnb was founded, hosts have earned over $65 billion that many use to pay the bills and pursue their passions. Small businesses – many of which are located outside of the traditional tourist districts – also benefit from Airbnb guests, many of whom spend the money they save on accommodations at local establishments.”
Airbnb Direct Economic Impact in 2018 (30 countries )
Based on Host Income and Estimated Guest Spending- in USD during trip
- USA: 33.8 billion
- France: 10.8 billion
- Spain: 6.9 billion
- Italy: 6.4 billion
- UK: 5.6 billion
- Australia: 4.4 billion
- Canada 4.3 billion
- Japan: 3.5 billion
- Mexico: 2.7 billion
- Portugal: 2.3 billion
- Germany: 2.3 billion
- China: 2.3 billion
- Brazil 2.1 billion
- Greece: 1.4 billion
- Netherlands: 1.3 billion
- Korea: 1.2 billion
- Thailand: 1.1 billion
- New Zealand: 912 million
- Croatia: 910 million
- Ireland: 832 million
- Malaysia: 734 million
- South Africa: 685 million
- Argentina: 664 million
- Denmark: 654 million
- Switzerland: 651 million
- Austria: 625 million
- Indonesia: 593 million
- Philippines: 586 million
- Colombia: 560 million
- Czech Republic: 555 million