Ideas on how we as hosts can be an ally by promoting inclusion in our properties and community?

Karen1100
Host Advisory Board Member
Nelson, Canada

Ideas on how we as hosts can be an ally by promoting inclusion in our properties and community?

I would love for Airbnb to provide more in the area of inclusion and diversity. Some simple ideas include branded door/window stickers, badges, and an area on our listing that shows we provide safe space and inclusive communities as hosts. 


Curious, if and what you have done that has been a positive action offering inclusivity for your guests.

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Paula
Community Manager
Community Manager
Port Moody, Canada

Hello @Karen1100,  this is a wonderful topic 🌟 Thank you so much for bringing it to our community.

 

While our amazing Hosts share their opinions, I wanted to share this Airbnb resource on 👉diversity and inclusion that could offer some great insights.

 

Looking forward to reading all the comments from our Hosts on this topic 😊

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Ann72
Level 10
New York, NY

Hi @Karen1100 - ever since I added this badge to my listing's photos, I saw an increase in guests of diverse backgrounds:

 

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I bought the license from this company - https://allarewelcomehere.us/ - for a very reasonable price.  They also sell buttons, stickers, water bottles, window clings, and many other related products.  I have nothing to do with the company - I found them online when I was looking for something to add to my listing.

Patricia55
Level 10
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Aw, it's sweet that people are making money out of diversity and inclusion 😐

Helen3
Top Contributor
Bristol, United Kingdom

You can always create your own design using something like the free version of Canva @Patricia55 

Patricia55
Level 10
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

I suppose I could @Helen3... just not sure I want to! We welcome people from all over the world - as long as they're decent human beings! Not a fan of signage in general, in our listing or home. I mean, how many signs would I need to use to welcome all the people of different religions, cultures, sexual orientations... ?

Helen3
Top Contributor
Bristol, United Kingdom

Ah from your initial response I thought you were concerned about the cost of the designs @Ann72 posted about 

Patricia55
Level 10
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Ah, which part of my response @Helen3 made you think I was concerned about the *cost of designs*? I'm intrigued to know.

Helen3
Top Contributor
Bristol, United Kingdom

This comment @Patricia55 Aw, it's sweet that people are making money out of diversity and inclusion 😐

Patricia55
Level 10
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Oh dear @Helen3 , I should've made it clearer: that was sarcasm.. with a splash of cynicism 😉

@Patricia55  Just one that says “all”?

Patricia55
Level 10
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

aye, we all want good people, apart from the "**heads"... how do you get round those?

 

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Patricia55
Level 10
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

@Ann72 

But isn't that so generic as to be meaningless?

Also, isn't it “a given” that all people are welcome, for a host on Airbnb?

On the other hand, if only there were a magical sign that could deter the types of guests (bad people) whom none of us want... 😉💪

@Patricia55  I put myself in the shoes of people who face uncertainty when traveling - uncertainty about how they'll be welcomed or treated.  A simple sign such as the one in my listing might provide them some reassurance.

 

If  ** a hater of any kind doesn't book because of the sign in my listing...I'll never know, of course, but it wouldn't bother me.  They'd probably make a federal case about it and say they don't feel welcome because of the sign lol.

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Patricia55
Level 10
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Trying to DM you... I get told I've reached the limit... except I don't think I've DM'd anyone in months! 😂