Airbnb Description
Airbnb is a marketplace founded in the United States in 2008 that lets people rent out homes, flats, rooms and unusual properties to travellers. Guests can book short stays or longer monthly rentals, and the platform also lists local experiences hosted by residents. Listings include photos, house rules and reviews from previous guests, which help travellers compare options beyond traditional hotels. Airbnb does not currently run a classic commission-based affiliate programme. Instead, it offers a referral scheme where existing users invite friends and both sides receive travel credit. This makes it more suitable for personal recommendations than for large-scale publisher campaigns. Referral credits and conditions vary by country and change from time to time, and some markets have paused the scheme entirely. Hosts can also refer new hosts in some regions. Travellers should check local regulations, cleaning and service fees, and cancellation policies, which differ by listing and can make the total price higher than the nightly rate suggests.
Some of Airbnb's features
- Homes, rooms and unique stays
- Monthly and long-term rentals
- Guest reviews and host profiles
- Local experiences hosted by residents
Airbnb's Referral Program
Airbnb's referral scheme is run in-house and is listed as giving the invited friend $48 and the referrer $30 in travel credit, rather than cash commission. Credit is applied to future bookings. Amounts vary by country and change over time, so check the current offer in your Airbnb account before promoting it.
