Hosts and guests generated $17.3B in tourism taxes for communities around the world
Summary
Airbnb hosts and guests contributed $17.3 billion in tourism taxes globally since 2014, with $13.5 billion generated in the US. In 2025, US stays alone produced $2.7 billion in taxes, which supports critical community services. Airbnb actively advocates for tax collection solutions.
Key Insights
- •Since 2014, Airbnb has collected and remitted approximately $17.3 billion USD in tourism taxes to governments globally.
- •In 2025 alone, stays in the US generated approximately $2.7 billion in these taxes.
Action Items
- ✓Familiarize yourself with local tourism tax regulations in your area.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Airbnb: Airbnb is actively advocating for legislative solutions regarding tax collection.(airbnb.com)
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