Socialbnb
Socialbnb is an online tourism platform that connects travelers with social and ecological projects, community based organizations, and social businesses worldwide.
Description
Socialbnb is an online platform that allows people to book accommodations that support social and environmental projects around the world, and connect travelers with local communities in ways that directly support local economies and causes. Each overnight "Impact Stay" supports a social or ecological project and travelers can also book "Impact Trips," which are multi-day trips that combine socialbnb accommodations with activities. Socialbnb currently has 6 different types of projects: Nature conservation, animal welfare, education, health, equality or sports.
What Makes it Regenerative?
- enables access & participation
- fosters community
- supports human well being
- helps inspire
- helps localize
Business Model
Socialbnb's fee-based business model collects a 15% commission with every booking which goes to the platform, and the remaining 85% of the fees goes directly to hosts, enabling them to fund their social or environmental initiatives.
Risks & Limitations
- Pricing model could create potential exploitation
- Lack of inventory of hosts prevents scaling
- Adoption of new tourism model raises challenges
- Quality control issues due to variability of hosts and offerings
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Location
Köln, Nord-Rhein Westfalen
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