Airbnb operates as a marketplace for short and long-term stays, offering unique accommodations with user-friendly search and booking features. The platform connects travelers with hosts worldwide, providing everything from apartments to unique properties.
For those prioritizing sustainability, Ecobnb offers environmental-friendly accommodations evaluated by sustainability criteria, including bio hotels and eco-friendly farmhouses, while FairBnB focuses on ethical and sustainable travel options with fair pricing and community-driven experiences.
HomeAway allows property owners to manage bookings, send quotes, and communicate with guests directly from the app, enhancing the reservation process. For budget-conscious users, Direct BookMe allows hosts to keep 100% of their earnings and guests to book without service fees through a subscription-based, fee-free experience. Specialized needs find dedicated solutions: 4stay provides a marketplace for students and interns to find medium to long-term furnished housing with all utilities included, while June Homes uses technology to streamline apartment rentals, reducing friction for both landlords and tenants.
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Promotes sustainable travel with “one host/one house” rule to prevent the displacement of local residents, investing part of the commission in social projects chosen by hosts and travelers and complies with local laws, paying taxes and sharing data with municipal authorities.