Airbnb announced this week that it has 1 million Superhosts worldwide, offering exceptional hospitality in more than 200 countries and over 45 languages.
The platform states that from October 2021 to September of last year, Airbnb Superhosts received more than 45 million check-ins worldwide, collectively generating more than 21 billion euros, according to a company statement.
The Superhost program was created in 2014 to reward Airbnb's most experienced and highest-rated hosts. Regardless of the type of space they list on the platform (from a private room to an entire home), any host can become a Superhost by providing exceptional hospitality.
Airbnb's statement explains that with the rising cost of living, more and more people are joining its community to earn extra income through hosting. Hosts who achieve Superhost status by offering exceptional hospitality and meeting specific quality standards typically enjoy even higher accommodation earnings.
For example, Airbnb points out, from July to September 2022, the typical Superhost in Spain earned around 45% more than a regular host.
It explains that becoming a Superhost requires dedication, consistency, and a commitment to excellence. You must meet the following requirements:
- Maintain a high overall rating – Superhosts have an average overall rating of 4.8 or higher based on guest reviews received during the past year, must have hosted at least 10 stays in the past year, cancel less than 1% of bookings, and respond to 90% of new booking-related messages within 24 hours.
Commitment to excellence
Ana, a Superhost, is committed to sustainability. She reduces waste by sharing her food so guests don't have to buy entire packages and encourages them to get around by bike, on foot, or using public transport. She also connects guests with local producers to offer high-quality, locally sourced products.
40% of Airbnb Superhosts identify as women and 29% as men. 5% are under 29 years old; 20% are between 30 and 39; 25% are between 40 and 49; another 25% are between 49 and 59; and the remaining 20% are over 60. 20% host private rooms; 75% host entire homes.
The most welcoming destinations on Airbnb
With 41% of all hosts holding Superhost status, Puerto Rico is the Airbnb destination with the highest percentage, making it the most hospitable country on the platform, followed by the US and South Korea. Within Europe, Spain ranks among the top 15 countries with the highest percentage of hosts holding this status, just ahead of Italy and the Czech Republic.
In Spain, the most hospitable city is Seville, with almost 30% Superhosts, followed by San Sebastián, Granada and Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
