(Interaksyon) Two of the highest-rated hosts of a vacation rental platform in the Philippines are Filipino women, according to its recent data.
In line with the celebration of Women’s Month, Airbnb puts a spotlight on two of its women hosts that received a five-star ratings from their guests amid the still ongoing pandemic.
These hosts are Emily Avelino and Luz Refe, both of whom are considered Airbnb Superhosts.
Avelino who joined the platform in 2017 currently runs two accommodations in Rizal.
In the feature, she shared that being a host in the platform allowed her to do the things she enjoy and be with her children.
“While I was homeschooling my kids, I prayed for an opportunity that would allow me to still be with my children and yet do something meaningful that I enjoy. I love that I now can host and respond to my guests from anywhere, even when I’m at the grocery store or with my kids – you don’t have to sacrifice family time!” Avelino said.
“Today we employ locals in the mountains to help us run both listings, most of them are working students or mothers who cannot work full time because they take care of their children,” she added… Read More
