Host Stories Contest 2016! *Now Closed*

[Stories]

[Updated] Launched back in November at Airbnb Open 2016, the Host Stories Contest is now closed. Thank you for all your amazing submissions, we look forward to announcing the winners soon!

To view the Contest overview see below: 

DETAILS

Share your story starting November 17, 2016. The contest deadline for submissions will be December 16th, 2016.

Submit stories or read stories. Learn more about the contest rules attached. Stories must have a minimum of 200 words and must contain a title.

*Updated: If possible, please include two photos with your entry (this is not a requirement for submission).

PRIZES

One 1st prize of $12,000 USD

One 2nd prize of $8,000 USD

One 3rd prize of $5,000 USD

SELECTING WINNERS

Winners will be selected based on the originality and creativity of the story submitted as well as the spirit of the submission in the way it relates to hospitality, social impact and experiences on Airbnb?

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.  Open only to attendees, 18 or older, registered as a host user of Airbnb at the time of participation.  Skill contest.  Judges’ decisions determine winners.  Entry deadline 11:59:59 p.m. San Francisco time on 12/16/2016.  Submitted stories may be used by Airbnb for promotional purposes.  Additional terms apply.   See Official Rules below.

FAQs

Q: How many times can I submit a story?

A:  Please only submit one story.

Q: Can I edit my story submission?

A: You may not edit your story after submission.

Q: Is there a limit to the number of photos I can upload or video link submissions?

A: Not at this time. We look forward to what you have to share!

Still have questions? Feel free to post your questions in this thread and we will try to get them answered as soon as we can!

For full rules, see contest rules attached below.

Good luck!

[Lizzie]

Hello @Irene-and-Dan0 and @Violet4,

Great to hear you have submitted a story. I am sorry to hear you have had a little trouble with the process though, it may be due to a login issue, as the tool bar (which includes the little camera icon) won't appear. If anyone is having similar issues, just try logging in and then out again of the Community Center, this hopefully will do the trick!   

I am pleased to say though, that both of your stories have been submitted correctly and the team have received them - you can both relax now. 🙂 

A huge good luck to you both. 

Lizzie

[Irene-and-Dan0]

Thanks for your help, Lizzie. It just took a bit of persistence! A great opportunity to reflect on the many positive aspects of being an Airbnb host. And we are looking forward to another year of hosting beginning this January. More stories to come I am sure!

~ Irene Panke Hopkins

[Tim123]

Hello Lizzie,

We have just submitted our story - can you confirm that you have read it - 

Janice and Tim 

Lithinon

Kastellos

Rethymno

Crete

Greece

[Irene-and-Dan0]

Tim,

If it goes through, you will get a notice telling you that it has and that the team is reviewing it. Good luck!

Irene

[Barbara371]

Photos: cannot figure out how to add them. What's the trick?

many thanks,

Barbara

Boquete, Panama

[Irene-and-Dan0]

See the icon on top of where you put your post. It's a camera. Click on it and you will be able to upload photos. Good luck!

Irene

Isla Taboga, Panama

[Lizzie]

Hello @Tim123,

Great to meet you and to hear you are entering the Stories Contest this year. 

I have just taken a look and can't see your entry. Can you let me know if you submitted under the account you posted here in this thread with and I will take another look?

Thanks,

Lizzie

[Elsa46]

I am totally disappointed.  It is 2:05 AM, I just spent over 1.5 hours doing my story for the contest and it didn't take/post.  Something about a mismatch.  My story turned out great but it is lost!  slc,ut host totally bummed out.  elsa

[Kristina46]

So just to clarify, you want us to cut and paste the story in the link given? 

[Kristina46]

Cheers Lizzie-- I submitted mine yesterday. Did you receive? 

[Lizzie]

Hello @Kristina46,

Thanks for checking, yes your story has been received. 🙂 Good luck.

[Norberto4]

Hi Lizzie, 

I have difficulty posting my story.

Pls help.

Thanks and regards,

Bert

[Lizzie]

Hello @Norberto4,

Great to meet you and to hear your are submitting a story. I have just checked and the Stories Team have received your story entry 'A Random Act of Kindness' - so it does seemed to have worked in the end. 🙂

Good luck with your entry. 

Thanks,

Lizzie

[Dr--J0]

Hello, Im trying to submit and am not able too.  Im receiving errors saying correct highlighted errors but there are none.  Also, it says there is a problem posting and to submit in a few minutes.  Ive tried several times and the same error occurs.  is there another way to submit before the deadline?

[Julia159]

are you signed in (upper right corner) when you try to submit?