Airbnb is giving travellers a chance to stay in Suganuma, an authentic village where, until now, it was impossible for travellers to spend the night
It's an unusual experience, to say the least, that Airbnb has decided to offer to travelers in search of an authentic getaway. This summer, the accommodation giant is offering guests the chance to spend the night in an authentic Japanese village, where it's usually impossible for tourists to bunk down. What's more, the stay will cost nothing at all. From the Palais Garnier opera house in Paris, to the Louvre, Barbie's Dreamhouse or the "Home Alone" house, for several years, Airbnb has been reaching out to travelers in search of unusual experiences by proposing unusual, if not iconic, accommodation options. In fact, the booking platform no longer just lists vacation rentals. It now offers extraordinary experiences, with accommodation options that have their own section on the site. These include cabins, castles, caves, barns, shipping containers and more! The American giant has made the out-of-the-ordinary its new marketing strategy. By focusing on experiences rather than simple rentals, the platform has strengthened its local and alternative offerings at a time when mass tourism is increasingly being criticized for its harmful effects on the environment.Also read: 5 amazing underwater hotels on Earth