Travel Tuesday: EXPLORE THE WORLD! Airbnb not just for vacationers now for Businesses Travelers/Companies

I travel the world on a regular basis but after awhile I just can not stay at another hotel, order room service or eat out, anymore. So I started staying with Airbnb long before anyone else did. It changed my travel experience: I met new people, stayed in off-the-beaten-path places, learned and experienced so much more than just traveling from point A to point B. For me, it really is the only way to travel. 

Much of my experiences with KRUSING AMERICA were similar to staying at an Airbnb – that personal connection to the place and people became the heart and soul of the series I created.  Learn more about Airbnb below. 

What exactly is Airbnb?

Airbnb is a community marketplace where guests can book spaces from hosts, connecting people who have space to spare with those who are looking for a place to stay. Through their experiences on Airbnb, guests and hosts build real connections with real people from all over the globe.

We specifically created a secure payment system to ensure that money is fully collected and safe. Once a reservation is completed, both guest and host can review each other to build a reputation in the community.

Check out our comprehensive Help Center for information about hosting, traveling, and your account: www.airbnb.com/help

And now, Airbnb isn't just for vacations.
According to CNN: The online home-sharing company announced this week that it is taking its business travel program global and adding new features, making it easier for employees and company travel managers around the world to book lodging, submit bills and keep track of corporate expenses.

Airbnb said business travelers will be able to easily set up accounts and expense trips directly back to their companies. Businesses will be able to catalog current and upcoming trips through the new interactive platform.

"Our employees worldwide appreciate the choice and flexibility that Airbnb listings provide them when they're on the road — whether for conferences, meetings, or team offsites" said Darragh Ormsby, Google's global travel manager, in the statement released by Airbnb.

Airbnb's business travel program grew 700 percent since its launch last July, with more than 250 companies having joined the service, according to reports.

Airbnb is also giving out $50 in Airbnb credit to business travelers of companies who sign up with the program between now and September 1.

From: http://money.cnn.com/2015/07/20/news/airbnb-business-travel/