Introducing the 2026 Host Advisory Boards
Summary
Airbnb is introducing new Host Advisory Boards in 2026, expanding from its Home Host board to include Experience and Service hosts. These boards, comprised of 45 experienced hosts from 19 countries, will collaborate with Airbnb to shape the future of hosting, particularly for experiences and services. This expansion aims to better represent the diverse host community and ensure their voices are heard in key decisions.
Key Insights
- •The new boards include 45 hosts from 19 countries.
Action Items
- ✓Consider engaging with the Host Advisory Boards if you have experience or service offerings on Airbnb.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Airbnb Newsroom: Meet the members of the 2026 Home Host Advisory Board , Experience Host Advisory Board , and Service Host Advisory Board .(airbnb.com)
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