Why is Airbnb not asking its community to help host those displaced in Texas??

[Benjamin192]

Are you an airbnb host somewhere in the south that was not directly affected by the hurricane? Can you offer a room for someone? Why is airbnb not using their position and power to encourage guests to help?

[Cormac0]

@Benjamin192

could it be they might loose to much revenue?

[Karen-and-Brian0]

Hi @Benjamin192 They are - the top Twitter post is to that effect.  https://www.airbnb.ca/disaster/hurricaneharveyevacuees?locale=en&sf109003285=1

[Helen3]

@Benjamin192 they are indeed helping (or rather as ususal it is the hosts that are actually helping by providing free accommodation).

Information about this on their website and social media and local and national media channels and websites.

Why do you think they aren't?