Host an online experience
Join a community of hosts bringing the world together in a whole new way.
Join a community of hosts bringing the world together in a whole new way.
Airbnb Experiences are engaging activities designed by locals that go beyond the typical tour or class. And now you can host them for anyone, from anywhere.
Airbnb Experiences are engaging activities designed by locals that go beyond the typical tour or class. And now you can host them for anyone, from anywhere.
Host from home
Share your expertise and a window to your world.
Meet global guests
Make the world feel a little smaller and a lot friendlier.
Build a business
Earn money doing something you love with support from Airbnb.
How it works
How it works
If you’re already an experience host, welcome back! To start hosting online, you’ll need to create an entirely new experience and submit it for review following the process below.
If you’re already an experience host, welcome back! To start hosting online, you’ll need to create an entirely new experience and submit it for review following the process below.
Design your experience
All experiences start with our quality standards—expertise, access, and connection. But also think about how to engage with guests online, and minimize the supplies they might need to participate. When you have an idea, start the submission process.
Design your experience
All experiences start with our quality standards—expertise, access, and connection. But also think about how to engage with guests online, and minimize the supplies they might need to participate. When you have an idea, start the submission process.
Share your idea
Next, you'll need to describe your activity for both the application and your future experience page. We recommend sharing the value of what you’re offering in detail, starting with a lower price until you have some reviews, and setting the length to 90 minutes or less.
Share your idea
Next, you'll need to describe your activity for both the application and your future experience page. We recommend sharing the value of what you’re offering in detail, starting with a lower price until you have some reviews, and setting the length to 90 minutes or less.
Submit your experience
You're almost there! When you get to the Location step, check the Yes, this is an online experience box. Once everything else is completed, you're ready to submit. Our team will read it over and let you know if it’s been approved in 2–4 weeks.
Submit your experience
You're almost there! When you get to the Location step, check the Yes, this is an online experience box. Once everything else is completed, you're ready to submit. Our team will read it over and let you know if it’s been approved in 2–4 weeks.
Set up and start hosting
While you wait, you can choose a location that represents you and your activity and start planning for your camera set-up, lighting, and sound. You can also start getting to know the Zoom conference platform. Don't worry, before you start hosting we'll share lots of resources to set you up for success.
Set up and start hosting
While you wait, you can choose a location that represents you and your activity and start planning for your camera set-up, lighting, and sound. You can also start getting to know the Zoom conference platform. Don't worry, before you start hosting we'll share lots of resources to set you up for success.
How hosts are sharing their world
How hosts are sharing their world
These hosts bring the spirit of experiences to the screen with unique small group activities to do together while we're apart.
We’ve got your back
We’ve got your back
You’re not alone—you'll have access to educational tools and opportunities to help you grow as a host and entrepreneur.
Resources
Guidelines, tips, and tricks for hosting successful online experiences.
Online events
Learn to master the art of hosting, online and otherwise.
Community support
Connect with other hosts through Facebook groups and meetups.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
You'll use the same submission form as for all other experiences. When you get to the Location step, check the Yes, this is an online experience box. Our team will then review your submission as soon as possible and let you know if it’s been approved in 2–4 weeks.
The most appealing and inclusive online experiences only require 1-2 hours of time and minimal supplies to participate. The expenses for an online experience are also generally less than what it costs to host in-person, so your pricing should also reflect this. It also requires a camera and a strong internet connection so you can stream audio and video during your experience.
You’ll use a platform called Zoom which allows all your guests to join the experience at once, enables audio and video so everyone can interact, and offers other tools to help you host. Once your online experience is approved, you’ll receive an invitation to sign up for a free Zoom account. After you sign up, test your internet connection by joining a test meeting and get familiar with its features.
Just like the original, Online Experiences introduce guests to expert hosts, provide a way to meet and interact with new people, and offer a remote-friendly format for everyone who’s quarantined and at home. People can join online experiences from home or anywhere in the world—all they need is an internet connection. They shouldn’t need to be in a specific location or need to bring a lot with them to participate.