Why are there more female superhosts on Airbnb?

“The host profile ranges from retirees, teachers, health workers, we even have students. So there’s a very wide range globally on the platform. But in terms of gender, 55% of our hosts are women, which is fantastic,” Powell said.

In addition to opening their spaces, many women have found another option to create experiences on the platform, be it through tours, classes, or workshops.

Mine, one of the hostesses that the company highlights, points out that she did not earn enough to cover family expenses, so in 2018 she decided to open a space on Airbnb. She says that she has received very diverse travelers, many families who need to cook, with babies and children, people who need a refrigerator to store their medicines.

“There have been guests who have become friends, even from neighbors.” Mine also shares that she is proud that today her 13-year-old son speaks three languages ​​– English, German and Spanish – and can live with people from other regions. And, in addition to receiving travelers, she is resuming her career in Economics and Finance.

Other women, like Araceli, go on a chinampa tour in Tláhuac, where they show attendees how this type of planting is done and then they taste a pre-Hispanic dish.

Powell points out that, in addition to being more thoughtful, women are rated better in the app and therefore end up being superhosts. In data, women received a higher proportion of 5-star ratings (91%) than men (88%).

How do Mexicans travel during Holy Week?

Globally, family travel on the platform increased more than 60% in 2022, compared to 2019, with more than 15 million check-ins in almost 90,000 destinations. In Mexico this growth was 60%. Within the preferences of the users for this Holy Week, the most sought after are: tropical, incredible pools and in front of the beach.

According to Airbnb, the most searched destinations in Mexico are:

• Oaxaca, Oaxaca
• Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes
• Monterrey, Nuevo Leon
• Merida Yucatan
• Veracruz, Veracruz
• San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur
• Mazatlan Sinaloa
• Guadalajara Jalisco
• La Paz, Baja California

But international travel is also growing. Where the destinations stand out:

• Rome Italy
• London, United Kingdom
• Medellin Colombia
• Paris France
• Toronto Canada
• Amsterdam, Netherlands