Airbnb looking for more South African hosts as demand grows
With business growing‚ the company is looking for more hosts to come on board.
If you are considering it‚ here is an overview of the business in South Africa for the period January 1-December 31‚ 2015‚ as compiled by the Financial Mail.
HOSTS: 7‚500 Up 90% over 2014
R28‚800 Average earnings for a typical host
66% Hosts who share space in their primary residence
44 Average host age
49% Use Airbnb income to help them afford to stay in their homes
GUESTS: 34‚000 Number of inbound guests in the past year‚ up 250% over 2014
4.9 nights Average length of stay per guest
37 Average age of the booking guest
91% Of trips involve four or fewer guests
2.5 People in the average travel group
4.7 Average host rating‚ out of five
WHO THEY ARE: 42% of guests were from Europe‚ 32% from Africa and the Middle East region (26% SA) and 18% were from North America.
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