IOC AND AIRBNB
ANNOUNCE
MAJOR GLOBAL
OLYMPIC
PARTNERSHIP
IOC AND AIRBNB ANNOUNCE MAJOR
GLOBAL OLYMPIC PARTNERSHIP -
Airbnb joins the TOP programme and
will support the sustainability objectives
of the Olympic Movement - Economic
opportunity for athletes to develop
revenue streams through new Airbnb
Olympian Experiences - Hundreds of
thousands of new Airbnb hosts will
support and participate in the Olympic
Movement by providing accommodation
and experiences through to 2028 provisions that will reduce costs
for Olympic Games organisers and
stakeholders, minimise the need for
construction of new accommodation
infrastructure for the Olympic Games
period, and generate direct revenue for
local hosts and communities. Working
together with the International Paralympic
Committee (IPC), Airbnb will also
promote accommodation that supports
accessibility for people with disabilities or
other accessibility needs.
The International Olympic Committee
(IOC) and Airbnb today announced a
signifi cant agreement to support the
Olympic Movement through to 2028.
The nine-year, fi ve-Games partnership
is designed to create a new standard for
hosting that will be a win for host cities, a
win for spectators and fans, and a win for
athletes. IOC President Thomas Bach said: “This
innovative partnership underpins our
strategy to ensure that the effi cient
staging of the Olympic Games is
sustainable and leaves a legacy for the
host community. With Airbnb’s support,
we will also develop new opportunities
for athletes around the world to develop
their own direct revenue streams through
the promotion of physical activity and the
Olympic values. Through this partnership,
there will also be a direct benefi t for
athletes over and above the USD 5
billion the IOC is distributing during this
Olympiad for their benefi t to Organising
Committees and sports organisations
around the world.”
In line with Olympic Agenda 2020,
the IOC’s strategic roadmap for the
future, and Airbnb’s mission to promote
sustainable travel, the agreement supports
the sustainability objectives of the Olympic
Movement. These joint efforts will be in
line with the UN Sustainable Development
Goals to provide travel options that
are economically empowering, socially
inclusive and environmentally sustainable.
The agreement includes accommodation
Airbnb Co-Founder Joe Gebbia
said: “Airbnb and the IOC have
a strong track record in creating
and accommodating the world’s
greatest events. Our Olympic
partnership will ensure that the
Games are the most inclusive,
accessible and sustainable yet,
and leave a lasting positive legacy
for athletes and host communities.
Airbnb’s mission is to create a
world where anyone can belong
anywhere, and we are proud that
the Olympic spirit will be carried
by our community.”