About 3.3 million people stayed in Airbnb-listed accommodation in rural areas of the US in the past year, a year on year increase of 138%, according to a company report. The study found rural hosts earned between 5% and 20% of their income from short-term renting, and also revealed Airbnb listings vastly outnumbered corporate hotel chains in rural areas. That’s a year-over-year increase of 138%. Chris Lehane, head of global policy for Airbnb, said: "I’m not saying we’re the solution for all the challenges rural communities are facing but we can help them by providing affordable housing options that allow more families to stay close to home.”
About 3.3 million people stayed in Airbnb-listed accommodation in rural areas of the US in the past year, a year on year increase of 138%, according to a company report. The study found rural hosts earned between 5% and 20% of their income from short-term renting, and also revealed Airbnb listings vastly outnumbered corporate hotel chains in rural areas. Chris Lehane, head of global policy for Airbnb, said: "I’m not saying we’re the solution for all the challenges rural communities are facing but we can help them by providing affordable housing options that allow more families to stay close to home.”