{"id":156956,"date":"2023-05-05T01:44:32","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T01:44:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culture.org\/?p=156956"},"modified":"2023-05-06T01:49:36","modified_gmt":"2023-05-06T01:49:36","slug":"airbnb-unveils-rooms-tab-and-fosters-flexible-work-environment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culture.org\/travel\/airbnb-unveils-rooms-tab-and-fosters-flexible-work-environment\/","title":{"rendered":"Airbnb Unveils “Rooms” Tab and Fosters Flexible Work Environment"},"content":{"rendered":" \r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n
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In an effort to enhance the travel experience for solo and couple travelers, Airbnb has introduced a new “Rooms” tab on its platform.<\/span><\/p>\n This feature is designed for individuals seeking short-term rentals with hosts who can provide local knowledge and personal recommendations, ensuring an authentic experience in an unfamiliar city.<\/span><\/p>\n With a current offering of over 1 million private rooms, Airbnb intends to stand out from similar apps, such as Couchsurfing, by prioritizing safety and reliability through its “Host Passport” feature.<\/span><\/p>\n This feature offers comprehensive host profiles, giving guests a clear understanding of their potential hosts and the experiences they can expect.<\/span><\/p>\n To improve user experience, Airbnb is also implementing more than 50 new features and updates on its app.<\/span><\/p>\n One such addition is the “Display Total Price” feature, which eliminates unexpected costs and allows for more transparent pricing.<\/span><\/p>\n Other updates include enhanced options for hosts to view their pricing requests and a commitment to a two-minute response time for customer service inquiries, showcasing the company’s dedication to exceptional service.<\/span><\/p>\n With a current offering of over 1 million private rooms, Airbnb intends to stand out from similar apps, such as Couchsurfing, by prioritizing safety and reliability through its “Host Passport” feature.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n Airbnb has reaped the benefits of its “Live and Work Anywhere” policy since its introduction in April 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n This flexible work arrangement has enabled approximately 20% of employees to either relocate domestically or work internationally.<\/span><\/p>\n Employees are given the option to work from home, from any of Airbnb’s 26 global offices, or even across 170 different countries for up to 90 days per year.<\/span><\/p>\n Regardless of their chosen location, employees continue to receive their standard salary.<\/span><\/p>\n By embracing a flexible work culture, Airbnb aims to attract and retain top talent globally. Prior to the pandemic, 95% of Airbnb employees resided near a company office.<\/span><\/p>\n Currently, nearly a quarter of them live more than 50 miles away from an office, highlighting the impact of this policy.<\/span><\/p>\n Airbnb’s flexible work policy has proven advantageous for both its employees and the company’s overall growth.<\/span><\/p>\n Employees have reported high levels of satisfaction with the new arrangement, resulting in a reduced attrition rate for the company.<\/span><\/p>\n Furthermore, Airbnb’s focus on diversity and inclusion has been amplified by catering to the diverse needs of its workforce through flexible working options.<\/span><\/p>\n From a business perspective, Airbnb has experienced robust revenue growth and added 900,000 new hosts in the past year, bringing the total to 6.6 million worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n The flexible work policy has not only reduced office space costs but also created new opportunities for Airbnb guests and hosts.<\/span><\/p>\n Despite regulatory challenges in certain cities and countries, Airbnb remains committed to providing unparalleled travel experiences and promoting a flexible work environment for its employees. As the company continues to innovate and adapt to the ever-changing travel industry landscape, both travelers and employees alike can expect Airbnb to remain at the forefront of unique accommodations and progressive workplace policies.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":156957,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[408],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-156956","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156956"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=156956"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156956\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/156957"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=156956"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=156956"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=156956"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}} \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n
Adopting a Flexible Work Culture<\/b><\/h2>\n
Positive Effects on Employees and Company Expansion<\/strong><\/h2>\n