Airbnb is stepping up its offerings in Thailand with the introduction of the premium Plus accommodation in the country.
Just launched in Bangkok and soon to be available in Phuket next month, Airbnb Plus is a new tier of homes “introduced to broaden the appeal of Airbnb and recognise local hosts who go above and beyond to provide outstanding and authentic hospitality”, said Mike Orgill, the company’s country manager, South-east Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Airbnb Plus homes have been inspected and verified in person by a third party against a 100-plus point checklist covering cleanliness, comfort and design, while Airbnb Plus hosts are highly rated (4.8+ out of 5) and receive excellent reviews, the company said in a release.
The move to roll out premium-tier listings comes on the back of Airbnb’s launch of Experiences across the country and developing key strategic partnerships with the Thailand Boutique Accommodation Trade Association and the Thailand Ministry of Interior’s Department of Local Administration.
