Discover Airbnb's Rural Bootcamp

Airbnb’s Rural Bootcamp

Unlocking the power of rural tourism

Rural tourism has never been more appealing with more and more people yearning for tranquility and nature. Airbnb’s Rural Bootcamp is designed to help rural communities seize this budding opportunity by preparing to welcome new guests when the time is right.

Through a series of partnerships and Host education programmes, Airbnb’s Rural Bootcamp will help unlock access to the hospitality and tourism sector by giving individuals and organisations the toolkit they need to thrive on the Airbnb platform as Home and Experience Hosts.

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Beginner’s video guide

Successful Hosts share tips on setting up a great listing, attracting your first guests, and getting your hosting business started.

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Beginner’s video guide

Successful Hosts share tips on setting up a great listing, attracting your first guests, and getting your hosting business started.

Attend a webinar

List your space

Partnering with organisations

Any domestic marketing organisation, farmer association or agritourism association wishing to get involved can fill in the form below: our partnership team will get in touch with you. Any individual interested in our webinars should also fill in the form below. We will inform you about the webinars available in your country.

How Airbnb is supporting rural communities

Italy

Touring Club Italiano

Touring Club Italiano is a private not-for-profit association that requires its members – targets and actors of the mission – to be protagonists of a crucial task: taking care of Italy as a common good so that it is better known, attractive, competitive and welcoming.

Spain

Fademur

The Federation of Rural Women Associations cultivates inclusion for women working in the rural sector in Spain. It has 50k users with a variety of backgrounds: from beekeepers to farmers.

Austria

Urlaub am Bauernhof

Urlaub am Bauernhof has been helping farmers secure their continued survival for over 25 years. The association unites more than 2,350 of the most beautiful farms in Austria and offers genuine vacation experiences with certified quality. Experiences close to nature, real country life, and warm farming families await.

Italy

Touring Club Italiano

Spain

Fademur

The Federation of Rural Women Associations cultivates inclusion for women working in the rural sector in Spain. It has 50k users with a variety of backgrounds: from beekeepers to farmers.

Austria

Urlaub am Bauernhof

Airbnb impact on rural communities

Rural listings have earned Hosts over $5 billion since 11 March 2020

Rural listings have earned Hosts in France over 450 million euros since 11 March 2020

Rural listings have earned Hosts in Italy over 110 million euros since 11 March 2020

Rural listings have earned Hosts in Britain over 200 million pounds since 11 March 2020

Rural listings have earned Hosts in Spain just under 80 million euros since 11 March 2020

Rural listings have earned Hosts in Germany just under 100 million euros since 11 March 2020

Rural Hosts

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Nienfield, England, UK

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Answers to common questions

What is Airbnb’s Rural Bootcamp?

Airbnb’s Rural Bootcamp is a programme focused on supporting both individuals and organisations from rural communities with webinars, localised online resources and support to succeed on the Airbnb platform.

Why join Airbnb’s Rural Bootcamp?

Local association partners can benefit from the visibility offered by Airbnb and use the Bootcamp as a way to develop a tourism infrastructure in areas that have often been overlooked. Individuals can get involved in our Host Education Programme and learn about the benefits of rural hosting on our platform via dedicated webinars.

How can I join Airbnb’s Rural Bootcamp?

In which countries is Airbnb’s Rural Bootcamp currently being offered?

Airbnb’s Rural Bootcamp is currently being offered to communities in Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Australia and the UK.

I’m not from Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Australia or the UK. Can I still take part in the full programme?

Unfortunately, you can’t participate in Airbnb’s Rural Bootcamp as an organisation at this time. However, individuals residing in countries and regions where Airbnb is available can take part in our Host webinars: languages being offered at this time are English, Spanish, French, and Italian.

When will the webinars take place?

The programme will take place from April to September. Individuals will be informed via email about the webinar dates available in their country or preferred language. For partners, the exact timings of each webinar will be discussed and agreed on with our partnership team.