Continuing in Airbnb’s quest to expand beyond a crowdsourced lodging platform, the company has announced new “Social Impact Experiences” that will enable travelers to serve and learn about local charities as they travel. These experiences collect a fee, of which 100% goes to the partner charity.
“We heard from hosts and guests, on both sides, that they wanted to be able to find more ways to contribute to the communities where they live, or where they stay as a guest,” Airbnb’s Head of Social Impact, Kim Rubey, tells Fast Company. “There’s a strong universe of travelers who do want to have that ability to give back and benefit local organizations.”
