Airbnb sees pickup in demand for domestic travel

Telecommuting allows vacationers longer stays, co-founder says

Airbnb Nathan Blecharczyk

Nathan Blecharczyk, co-founder, chief strategy officer and chairman of Airbnb. © Reuters

KAZUYUKI OKUDAIRA, Nikkei staff writer

PALO ALTO, U.S. -- While international travel has plunged because of the coronavirus outbreak, demand for self-catering accommodations for domestic vacations has increased, a top official at Airbnb said.

Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer Nathan Blecharczyk, who also chairs Airbnb China, told Nikkei that in addition to a rise in short-term stays, demand for longer-term lodging is also starting to pick up.

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