
Airbnb helps boost accommodation options and affordability during major UK events
A new report from Oxford Economics explores how short-term lets are more resource and cost-efficient in meeting fluctuating visitor demand for major events in the UK.
Report published in April 2024.The UK has long-built a global reputation for hosting high-profile cultural, sporting, and international events that attract visitors from around the world. Major events have a significant economic and cultural impact, but they require the ability for destinations to absorb huge demand on a one-off basis.
From canal boats to private rooms, Airbnb continues to help destinations meet surges in demand during major events, helping to spread the benefits of tourism to lesser-known destinations and supporting the UK’s thriving cultural economy. A new Oxford Economics report examines the economic impact of travel on Airbn