AO2015 Contest: Winners Announced

Stories
Level 3
San Francisco, CA

AO2015 Contest: Winners Announced

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When you welcome a traveler into your home, you're not just providing a place to stay. You're helping create a new chapter in the lives of your guest. 

 

We asked hosts attending Airbnb Open from around the world to submit their most unique, inspirational and unbelievable Airbnb host experiences, in the Community Center. The best of these stories would be awarded over $25,000 in total prize money. 

 

The response was truly astounding. Hosts from 25 countries contributed stories that went far beyond hospitality and got to the heart of what makes Airbnb so special - humanity. 

 

Ultimately, three submissions rose to the top and were selected for their originality, creativity and, ultimately, for the way they demonstrated the positive social impact of Airbnb Hosts in their neighborhoods and communities. 

 

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 Chad and Hunter used Airbnb to fund their work with global non-profit organizations - sharing their home to truly make the world a better place.

 

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 Stephen opened his home not just to his guests, but to their guests as well - welcoming over 30 people to a last-minute wedding celebration. 

 

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 Megumi used Airbnb to turn an abandoned 120 year old home into a place built on community and sustainability, all while working as a single mother to support her young daughter.

 

 

To read each of their stories, visit the Host Stories board. 

 

Stories like this happen every day on Airbnb, and it's hosts like you who make it all possible. We love hearing your stories, so please continue to share your experiences with us here in the Community Center.  

 

Congratulations to each of our winners. And thank you all for helping us to create a world where travelers can belong anywhere. 

 

Jonathan Mildenhall

1 Reply 1
ElenaandNick0
Level 2
London, United Kingdom

My story is not even in the list and it was sumbited on time and I was assured it has been received.