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Investing in the future of New Orleans
Summary
Airbnb is investing $150,000 in New Orleans community programs focusing on youth, education, and housing. Hosts in New Orleans benefit from home sharing to meet rising costs. Consider the economic impact of your hosting on your local community.
Key Insights
- •Over 80% of New Orleans hosts say hosting on Airbnb helps them meet rising costs of living.
- •More than 60% of New Orleans hosts confirm that hosting has helped them stay in their homes.
- •The median host in New Orleans earned approximately $18,000 from hosting in 2024.
Action Items
- ✓Consider the economic impact of your hosting on your local community.Effort: lowImpact: low
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