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The lifestyle of the next world will be deeply nomadic. In any case, that’s what Airbnb believes. The famous apartment or furnished house rental flat would like to confirm its foreboding by organizing a competition,
“Everywhere at home”, which would allow twelve people to live for a year, from July 2021 to July 2022, only in accommodation rented on Airbnb. The site takes care of paying the rentals but also the trips.
Airbnb has in fact noticed that the share of long stays (which exceed 28 days) has increased by 10% in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the same period in 2019. What has changed between the two is obviously the explosion. teleworking with the pandemic. Among people who have an office job, it is generally no longer taboo to work from home but even more from a resort, as long as the wifi is of good quality.
More people attracted by a nomadic lifestyle?
In a press release, Airbnb indicates that in a study conducted by Airbnb, “11% of people who booked long-term stays in 2021 reported adopting a nomadic lifestyle, and 74% of users surveyed in five countries have expressed interest in a life that, once the pandemic is behind us, is not centered on where their employer is located. “
With this competition, Airbnb seeks to “guide the future updates and innovations” of its platform, in the light of this evolution of travel… which remains the prerogative of privileged people, it should be noted. In the meantime, to participate in this competition and live in the four corners of the world for free for a year, you must be at least 18 years old, a passport valid until at least February 2023, a good level of English and register. here. The site is of course looking for teleworkers but also artists, parents whose children have left, “digital nomads”… You have until June 30 to apply, the applications will then be examined by a jury.