Category guidelines and requirements
Category guidelines and requirements
Online Experiences
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About Online Experiences
Online Experiences are live, not pre-recorded, with an engaging Host who offers interactivity and connection with their guests. - How-to
What languages can I host an online experience in?
You can host an online Experience in any language. However, only online Experiences offered in English and French will be reviewed and publi… - Community policy
What are the requirements specific to online experiences?
An online experience is live, not pre-recorded, with an engaging host who offers interactivity and connection with their guests. - How-to
What do I need to include in my online experience video submission?
All submissions are required to include a short video that highlights key elements of the experience. - How-to
Can I update the video recording I added to my online experience submission?
If you need to update the video recording, you’ll need to resubmit your entire online Experience for review, along with the new recording. - How-to
Why was the video recording for my online experience submission declined?
Learn more about the specific video submission requirements for online Experiences.
Adventures
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Who can become a host of an Airbnb Adventure?
Every host of an Airbnb Adventure must demonstrate relevant expertise for that particular adventure. Find out how to apply. - How-to
Tips for Hosts of Airbnb Adventures
Tips, safety recommendations and best practices to help you be prepared while hosting adventures. - How-to
What are the criteria for Hosts that lead Airbnb Adventures?
All adventures must meet certain quality and eligibility standards and every host must demonstrate expertise relevant to the adventure they … - Rules
What are the travel laws for multi-day Airbnb Experiences and Adventures?
Local laws and regulations vary, and Hosts are expected to be aware of anything that can affect their Airbnb Experience or Adventure. - How-to
Intensity levels for Airbnb Adventures
Every Airbnb Adventure gets assigned one of four intensity levels, determined by the Host, to give guests an idea of what to expect. - How-to
What do I need to know as a host of an Airbnb Experience or Adventure in a remote area?
Hosts that lead Experiences in remote areas may require special skills or certifications, current first aid or medical services relevant to … - How-to
How can I plan for an emergency when on an Airbnb Experience or Adventure?
You can use our safety plan templates as provided by the American Red Cross and International Federation of the Red Cross Red Crescent. - How-to
How can Hosts of Airbnb Experiences and Adventures prepare guests for physical activities?
Hydration, proper attire and emergency planning—think about all the ways you can prepare guests properly for your experience. - How-to
What kind of medical evacuation support is available on Airbnb Experiences and Adventures?
International SOS helps support medically necessary evacuations for hosts and guests and provides expert recommendations regarding health ca… - How-to
How is Airbnb partnering with the Adventure Travel Trade Association?
Airbnb has partnered with ATTA, expert leaders in the outdoor activities space, to help hosts and guests prepare for their outdoor experienc…
Animals
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What are the animal welfare guidelines for Airbnb Experiences?
Airbnb hosts commit that their experiences ensure the highest quality of life for any animals involved, using the guiding principles of anim… - Rules
Quality standards for animals on Airbnb Experiences
Our expert hosts are animal champions who create experiences that promote responsible interactions, with the animal’s wellbeing as the prior… - How-to
What do I need to know as a host of an Airbnb Experience or Adventure in a remote area?
Hosts that lead Experiences in remote areas may require special skills or certifications, current first aid or medical services relevant to …
Cooking
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What kind of experiences are considered for the cooking category?
Every cooking Experience submitted to Airbnb is reviewed to see if it meets quality standards. - How-to
Food safety guidelines for Airbnb Experiences
Hosts must keep things clean, separate raw and cooked foods, cook food thoroughly, keep food at safe temperatures, use safe water and offer … - How-to
What should I know about food allergies as a host of an Airbnb Experience?
Communication, planning ahead, as well as how you prep, cook and perform cleanup are all important elements of keeping guests with food alle… - How-to
What should I know about dietary restrictions as a host of an Airbnb Experience involving food?
As a host, you’ll have guests from diverse backgrounds, so it’s important to stay up to date and knowledgeable about the different diets you… - Rules
Cooking safety for Airbnb Experiences
We offer best practices around food safety, including info about food allergies, dietary restrictions, kitchen safety tips and fire safety t… - How-to
Kitchen safety tips for hosting Airbnb Experiences
Knife handling, fire prevention and food safety—find out some best practices to keep your kitchen a safe place.
Social Impact
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Hosting a Social Impact experience
A great way to connect people (both travellers and locals) to the mission of your non-profit organisation is by hosting an Airbnb Social Imp…