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!

[Joshua33]

Hi Lizzie.

I had trouble attaching my photos. 

Please let me know if there is anyway to do this after the fact. I realise that the competition just closed.

Many thanks.

Josh

[Lisa386]

Hi Lizzie,

Are we supposed to receive a confrimation email after we submit? I submitted since Thursday but i haven't received anything. Please let me know.

Thanks 
Lisa

[Lizzie]

Hello @Lisa386,

No need to worry, I see your story was received last week. 🙂

[Irene-and-Dan0]

Hi!

Curious to know if you have chosen the winning essays yet. Today is the 20th. 

Thanks,

Irene

[Lorri-and-Harry0]

Not working 😞

[Lizzie]

Hello @Irene-and-Dan0,

Thanks for asking about this, the team is still working on this, I hope to have more information on this shortly though and I will let you know. 

Thanks,

Lizzie

[Susan20]

Any word yet on the winners?

Sue

[T2]

HI. I am figuring my song and video Home Is Where The Heart is didnt win but I would appreciate seeing the winning entries. Thanks.

[Susan20]

Hi Lizzie: Just checking to see when the winners will be announced?

[Lizzie19]

Hi Lizzie, my name is also Lizzie. 🙂 I was wondering if there was any word on the winners of this contest? Thanks!

[Dawn70]

It's not working!!! I can't post!! It says "choose a topic" and then there's a blank drop down menu. You can't send!  When I uploaded a YouTube video it says "not valid" WTF

[Gary90]

I had the same problem...wasted the entire story because "choose a topic" was not available. Has this been fixed?

[Lizzie]

Hello @Dawn70 and @Elsa46,

I am so sorry to hear your frustration here with trying to submit your entries. It may have been an issue with your login, therefore if I could ask you to try logging out and then back into the Community Center, before clicking into the form. Once in the form (topic) it should show as 'Choose a topic' followed by 'Host Stories'. Plus, if you wish to upload an image you should see on your post tool bar a little camera icon:

I hope you will try again and if you experience any more issues with this, please let me know and I am sure we will get to the bottom of it. 

Thanks so much for your effort.

Lizzie

[Dawn71]

Thank you! The form changed and the options needed were present! Hopefully the submission worked okay 🙂

[Gail0]

Lizzie, I submitted my story and photos on Friday, December 16th and a bar came up afterwards saying AirBnb would review it. I've not heard anything else and am worried it did not go through.  This is my second inquiry about the AirBnb Dance.