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Stampede-goers are increasingly hanging their cowboy hats at Airbnb homesteads, according to data supplied by the home-sharing giant.

Some 20,000 guests are scheduled to stay at Calgary Airbnb lodgings during this year’s edition of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, with hosts of the short-term rentals due to pocket an estimated $3 million over the 10-day bash.

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That number marks a 33 per cent increase to the 15,000 bookings during the 2018 Stampede, which earned $2.2 million for local landlords.

Alex Dagg, director of public policy for Airbnb Canada, said short-term events like the Stampede are perfect for hosts hoping to bring in some extra cash, and the 20,000 bookings for this year’s festival represent a 30 per cent jump from the same 10-day stretch (June 21-30) prior to the Stampede.

“Calgary has been an important city for us and we see that hosts are using it as a way to supplement their incomes,” she said. “It’s good to see people in Calgary benefiting from this service.”