DUBAI 1 February 2019: On a yearly basis UAE and GCC residents look for destinations during winter season to enjoy nature and skiing.
As inspiration, Airbnb has revealed its top ski destinations for winter holiday travellers. It also shared data and insight that the average host can earn over $3,500 by opening up their home during the 2019 ski season on Airbnb, and cumulatively, hosts in top ski markets are on track to earn over $315 million by April.
As guests pack on the winter gear, Airbnb is uncovering the trending destinations, the most wish listed ski abodes to stay in, and the most booked Experiences found in ski destinations around the globe which UAE and GCC residents can look for and consider to fulfil their skiing passion and enjoy their winter holidays.
Ideal backcountry ski areas and border towns are experiencing more guest arrivals this year, including one of top trending destinations for 2019— the Great Smoky Mountains. Below are some of the top trending ski destinations for Airbnb travellers this season:
1. Karuizawa, Japan
2. Zhangjiakou, China
3. Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee
4. Lombardy Mountains, Italy
5. San Carlos De Bariloche, Argentina
6. Poconos, Pennsylvania – USA
7. Whitefish, Montana – USA
8. Apennine Mountains, Italy
9. Eastern Townships, Canada
10. Snowy Mountains, Australia
As far as accommodations go, both off-the-grid miniature cabins and sprawling chalets are inspiring those looking to plan their next ski-cation. Below are the most wish-listed ski Homes around the world:
• Transylvania Log Cabin (Pesteana, Romania)
• Casita en la Montaña (Andorra)
• Charming Chalet in Liechtenstein (Steg, Liechtenstein)
• Xalet Carlemany (Andorra)
• The Lake Tahoe Chalet (South Lake Tahoe, California – USA)
• Luxury 5* Chalet, Sauna, Hot Tub – Verbier Region (Sion, Switzerland)
• Peaceful Cabin in Winter Wonderland (Kittilä, Lapland)
• Rusutsu Cozy 2bdr Chalet Few Mins Walk to Ski Lift (Rusutsu-mura, Japan)
• Apartur Las Leñas, 30 Week Ski (Las Leñas, Argentina)
• Crofton House – Cosy Ski Cabin Near Niseko Hirafu (Rankoshi-Cho, Japan)
When guests are putting down their skis and boards, we’re finding they’re not necessarily getting off the mountain. With Airbnb Experiences, guests are exploring the slopes in new ways with locals that are passionate about the snowy mountain ranges they call home. Here are some of the most booked Airbnb Experiences in ski destinations globally:
• Mt. Seymour Snowshoeing & Photography (Vancouver, Canada)
• Ski or Snowboard The Local Mountains (Vancouver, Canada)
• Ski & Snowboard for Riders! (Santiago, Chile)
• Relaxing Countryside : Somewhere Snowy (Wonju-si, South Korea)
• Mt Baker Ski or Snow Board! (Glacier, Washington State – USA)
• Snow Cave Overnight Tour – Elfin Lakes (Squamish, Canada)
• Dogsledding Day-trip in snowy Målselv (Tromsø, Norway)
• Guided Snowshoe Trek in Niseko Forest (Iwanai, Japan)
• Moonlight Snowshoe on Mt. Hood (Troutdale, Oregon – USA)
• Learn to Ski in Tahoe City (Tahoe City, California – USA)
