Hey guys, I've been a fulltime traveller for almost five years now; leaving behind a career in finance and IT sales.
Being a traveller on either side of the pandemic meant a lot of things...good and bad. One definite con has been the increasing price of accommodation, specifically related to Airbnb.
When I first began roaming the world in 2019, Airbnb was my default option for places to stay, and it worked well. Lots of supply. Reasonable prices. Reliable. Safe. Since the pandemic, it's just not a viable long-term solution. So here's how I overcame the challenge of finding a reasonably priced alternative to Airbnb:
1. Often the same accommodation is also listed on booking.com. Compare to see if you can save on costs.
2. Try and contact the owner directly to see if there's an opportunity to save by paying cash in hand. Note: I've had mixed experiences with this one.
3. It's funny how many hosts know other hosts! If you've connected well with your host - find out who their fr...
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I am the founder of Yugen Earthside, a sustainable travel booking platform and I've had my eye on B Corp for years and recently completed the initial B Corp Impact Assessment.
Questions:
1. Did your company pursue B Corp? Do you think it's worth it? Why or why not?
2. If you achieved B Corp, what was your score?
For travel companies that don't know: B Corp requires a minimum of 80 points and the scale goes up to 200.
I'm trying to determine:
1. What's achievable for my small company
2. What's "good" for a travel business, i.e. what the median might be
3. What would be considered "exceptional" for a B Corp travel business
Thank you!