EASY way to help in Ukraine: Book an AirBnB in Kiev (or any other Ukrainian city except Donbas region) from today. Tell them you’re not coming, but hope it helps a little.
Airbnb Superhosts, if you are not going to use your $100 vouchers Please consider using your free voucher to book stays in Ukraine.
Airbnb isn't charging any service fee for booking in Ukraine.
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One couple who made a booking for 3-10 March in Kyiv, posted confirmation on Twitter and wrote: “Hello Maria, my wife and I have just booked your apartment for one week, but of course we will not be visiting. This is just so you can receive some money.”
HOW TO HELP - just booked a Kiev AirBnb for 1 week, simply as a means of getting money directly into the hands of Kiev residents. It's really cheap and can make a small difference right now. Please share this idea #Ukraine #Russia #StopWarInUkraine #StopPutinNOW #UkraineRussiaWar pic.twitter.com/7yQDLYRkph
— DiMaggio.eth (@DimaggioEth) March 3, 2022
Another Twitter user said they had also booked a week’s stay, and encouraged others to share the idea. A third called on Airbnb to drop its fees, which typically range from 3% to 15%, so the Ukrainian hosts receive all the proceeds.
“We are so humbled by the inspiring generosity of our community during this moment of crisis,” Airbnb Communications Director Liz DeBold Fusco said. “Airbnb is temporarily waiving guest and Host fees on bookings in Ukraine at this time.”
In 48 hours, 61,406 nights have been booked in Ukraine. That's $1.9M going to Hosts in need
— Brian Chesky 🇺🇦 (@bchesky) March 4, 2022
Such a cool idea from our community. Thank you https://t.co/MEitgKB5Eo
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