Airbnb on-line experiences hosts deliver to life a world celebration of Pleasure
Airbnb will bring the platform's first virtual celebration of LGBTQ + culture, history and activism to life in more than 10 countries
At a time when physical connectivity is extremely difficult and personal events have been canceled, the LGBTQ + community and allies around the world are preparing to celebrate Pride Month like never before. Online Experience is timed for the start of the Pride season Airbnb, an American online marketplace company, will bring the platform's first virtual celebration of LGBTQ + culture, history and activism to life in more than 10 countries.
Pride enthusiasts can virtually travel in June and beyond and participate in online experiences hosted by hosts in Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Germany, Portugal and other countries.
Throughout the year, guests who want to celebrate on Airbnb with the LGBTQ + community can learn the secrets behind ladyboys in Thailand, take part in a worldwide LGBTQ bar hop in four cities, or sign up for the recently premiered family-friendly interactive musical cLock Down decide from Pedro in Portugal, who also hosts the extremely popular Sangria and Secrets with Drag Queens Experience.
Airbnb has also partnered with IGLTA (International LGBTQ + Travel Association) and the IGLTA Foundation and their members to gain 100 new experiences in the coming year that represent LGBTQ + diversity, including everything about LGBTQ culture and nightlife in London to learn and explore the Stonewall Museum's LGBTQ archive.
“This partnership offers an exciting opportunity to raise the voices of IGLTA business members and share their LGBTQ + travel experiences with a new and expanded audience. We also welcome Airbnb Experiences' commitment to the IGLTA Foundation, which will create visibility and funding for our global initiatives in the LGBTQ + tourism industry. "
Online experiences were launched in April 2020, providing unprecedented access to inspiring hosts and activities around the world, including meditating on sleepy sheep in the UK, meeting a real shark scientist in South Africa, and more. Whether you're attending an Olympics-led yoga session, doing a wine tasting in Portugal, or cooking Mexican street tacos with a professional chef, guests have the opportunity to connect with new people and travel virtually – all from the comfort of their own own living room.
