They’re using longer stays to be with family • 12% of consumers surveyed have moved closer to family or vice versa to get or give more daily support, and 50% are interested in doing this. • At Airbnb, among long-term stay bookers who stayed and were surveyed in 2021, most have had a connection to their destination. • 42% of them have stayed in high-familiarity destinations (such as more than three visits, or having been past residents). • 51% said they knew at least an acquaintance in their destination. • 37% had family or friends at their destination (25% friends, 19% family). • 72% of dog-owning long-term stay bookers brought their dogs along for their stays in early 2021, and 55% of cat owners brought their cats.
