In April 2015, we were excited to welcome the Cuban people to our global community. For the first time in decades, licensed American travelers were able to break bread with Cuban hosts around kitchen tables throughout the island. Since then, thousands of Cuban households have directly benefitted from their newfound access to Airbnb’s global network of travelers:

In just over two years, hosts in Cuba have earned nearly $40 million.

The report summarizes the growth of the Airbnb community in Cuba and offers insights into how Cuban households have been empowered by the chance to earn income experience entrepreneurship, sometimes for the first time; and share their space, culture and community with travelers from around the world.

Airbnb in Cuba: By the numbers

560,000 Guest arrivals in Cuban homes since April 2, 2015 70,000 Average guest arrivals per month in 2017 22,000 Airbnb listings spread across 70 different cities and towns $40 million Paid to Cubans for sharing their homes, since April 2015 $164 Average amount paid per booking to a Cuban host $2,700 Average annual Airbnb income for a Cuban host 33 nights Average number of nights Cuban hosts share their space per year 43 years old Average age of Cuban hosts 58% Of Cuban Airbnb hosts are women

Full report here