People from around the globe are booking Airbnbs in Ukraine with no plans to check in.
The initiative has gained popularity on social media and aims to help put money directly into the wallets of Ukrainians in need of financial assistance.
In just two days, Airbnb’s chief executive Brian Chesky reports on Twitter more than 61,000 nights were booked with about $2.4 million (Canadian) going to hosts.
In 48 hours, 61,406 nights have been booked in Ukraine. That’s $1.9M going to Hosts in need
Such a cool idea from our community. Thank you https://t.co/MEitgKB5Eo
— Brian Chesky
(@bchesky) March 4, 2022
The home rental company has waived guest and host fees on all bookings in Ukraine.
Social media has become flooded with people posting their support and messages with hosts on Airbnb.
Support Ukraine- thanks @Airbnb for the platform. Rent in Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/vsKxNl3oWE
— Dr. Bridgette Chambers (@bridgchambers) March 5, 2022
Meantime, Airbnb is also working to donate up to 100,000 homes for Ukrainian refugees who were forced to flee amid the Russian invasion.
Airbnb has also suspended all operations in Russia and Belarus.
