The ‘ber-months are finally here and for many, the holiday season couldn’t have come any sooner! With Christmas in the air, Filipinos are turning to hosting to fund their next holiday getaway.
According to a recent survey of Airbnb’s Host community, over 25 percent of Filipino Hosts use the money they earn from hosting to go on vacation. Almost a quarter share their space with guests while traveling for vacation or work1.
With a simplified sign-up process to start hosting and more travelers eager to travel and stay for longer than ever before, there’s never been a more opportune time to share your space and fund your next vacation.
Perks of being hosted
As an Airbnb Host of more than five years and one of the country’s most highly rated Superhosts, Emily Avelino shares that since listing her family’s Cabin in the Clouds and Blackbird Hill Home in Tanay, Rizal, they have been able to save up for overseas trips to visit family.
“Recently, we were able to visit immediate family in the USA, which we had not been able to do in the past few years. Hosting our properties on Airbnb also allowed us to save up and travel abroad, and share many memorable milestones with the family including road trips, birthdays and long-awaited reunions,” Emily recounted. For her, getting the chance to spend time and create memories with loved ones has been her biggest plus from hosting aside from the additional financial empowerment.
Dwyane Yra Dinglasan, who oversees her family’s Nasugbu Tali Vacation Home, is another popular Airbnb Host and one of Airbnb’s top hosts under 30 in APAC. She too has enjoyed the many benefits of Hosting, including discovering the Philippines’ very own must-see travel spots.
“With the additional income from my Airbnb listing, I now have the opportunity to travel and visit new places in the Philippines — places I would not have been able to go without the extra income. It’s a great opportunity to get to experience new things,” Dwayne shared. “It’s always great to stay in extremely beautiful homes when vacationing in the Philippines, and to get to live different lifestyles is very refreshing. These experiences along with being able to make new friends and meet new people are definitely memorable!”
Just like Dwayne, many more Filipinos are also finding new local destinations that are off-the-beaten-path but nonetheless equally exquisite. According to Airbnb data, over 60 cities and towns in the Philippines received their first-ever Airbnb bookings since March 2020.
Using Airbnb’s What’s My Place Worth Tool, here are some luxurious getaways that you can book for your loved ones this upcoming festive season by hosting with Airbnb.
Host a month in Makati, and enjoy a luxurious villa for a weekend in Guagua, Pampanga
If you host an entire unit or property in Metro Manila, your potential monthly income of P40,0002 could cover a three-day stay for a group of six at the beautiful Planta Betis Family Villas in Guagua. This serene, expansive stay offers everything you would need for a weekend staycation, from a private pool to an al fresco lanai and dining area, and special access to two restaurants on-property.
Host a week in Batangas, and enjoy two nights in a Central Visayas treehouse
Hosting your property in Batangas or in the Calabarzon area could earn an average of P2,200 a night. A week’s hosting could cover a weekend stay for five in the iconic Treehouse de Valentine in Balamban, Central Visayas. Nestled within a quiet forest, this luxurious rustic treehouse is the perfect hideaway from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Host a private room for a month in Quezon City, and enjoy five nights of glamping in Bulacan
Hosting a private room in Quezon City on Airbnb could generate approximately P18,800 a month — equivalent to five nights of glamping for a group of five at The Backyard Glamp in Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan. This unique, off-beat stay offers the ultimate glamping experience fully equipped with a pool, grill, and bonfire area.