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Travel and social networking website
misterb&b is a travel and social networking website that provides a searchable database of LGBTQ-friendly rentable lodging , including rooms, apartments, hotels, and homestays , primarily catering to gay men .[2] [3] [4] mobile app .[5]
It is considered the largest gay-focused booking app in the world.[6] LGBTQ+ users to connect.[citation needed
misterb&b supports LGBTQ+ NGOs through its "mister for good" initiative.[7] [8]
History and formation
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misterb&b started as a combination of gay travel website myGayTrip and short-term apartment rental service, Sejourning.[9]
Co-founder Matthieu Jost had used services like Airbnb with mixed results. Jost suggested that it was difficult to screen potential hosts to see if they might be gay-friendly. After several uncomfortable experiences, Jost looked into starting a gay-friendly alternative.[citation needed
The misterb&b website was launched in the spring of 2014.[10]
In 2014, the site was temporarily blocked by Gogo, an in-flight Wifi service.[11]
By 2015, misterb&b had 55,000 hosts in over 130 countries.[12]
The company was selected for and participated in 500 Startups , one of the largest early-stage accelerators in the world.[13]
In May 2015, it was selected by The Next Web as one of the top notable startups from the accelerator. The company also raised $2 million in seed funding at that time.[13]
In June 2017, the company raised a series A round of $8.5 million.[12]
Joel Simkhai , the founder of Grindr , was an early investor.[14]
As of February 2019, the site had over 200,000 properties in 135 countries with total funding of $13.5 million.[citation needed
As of August 2019, it had over 300,000 hosts in over 135 countries.[15]
It has been selected to join Expedia Group accelerator program to help underserved communities travel more easily across the world.[16] [17]
Operation
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The main function of the website is to match prospective LGBT travelers with LGBT-friendly hosts worldwide.[citation needed
The website encourages its hosts to make their apartments or rooms available during major LGBT events in their city. It also acts as a social networking service , travel guide, and online community for gay travelers.
There is no charge for posting an apartment or room for rent on misterb&b, but the site charges 17% on room fare from the host and 17% of the final bill from the guest.
Users can search using a number of parameters in their desired city. Some of these parameters include: willingness to accept pets, the choice between gay or simply straight allies , and an option for seeking out "unusual" apartments or rooms.[9] [18]
misterb&b reported that 60% of its hosts in Paris do not use other sharing accommodation websites.[13] [19]
There has been a misconception that the service promotes a hookup culture .[20]
Misterbnb encourages forming friendships between hosts and guests.[21] [22]
It offers a loyalty program.[2] [23] [24]
Recognition
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Matthieu Jost , the CEO has been ranked top 100 most inspirational and influential LGBTQ + leader in the world by Out Magazine [5]
See also
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References
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^ "Misterb&b ouvre son capital aux particuliers et mise sur la solidarité LGBT+" [Misterb&b opens its capital to individuals and relies on LGBT+ solidarity]. Têtu Archived from the original on 2022-03-18. Retrieved 2022-08-08 .
^ "The Gay AirBnB is Now a Top LGBTQ Travel Platform" . www.triplepundit.com . August 9, 2021. Archived from the original on March 25, 2022. Retrieved August 8, 2022 .
^ a b "Out100: 9 LGBTQ+ Names at the Forefront of Beauty and Business" . Out Archived from the original on February 10, 2022. Retrieved August 8, 2022 .
^ "The largest gay hotelier in the world revolutionises travel for gay couples" . PinkNews Archived from the original on July 30, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2022 .
^ "ITB - Travel Industry News - Ukraine LGBTQ community gets the strong support of Misterb&b" . Travel Industry News . 2022-03-07. Retrieved 2023-05-12 .
^ "The man who turned a bad night in into a multi-million dollar app" . Travel Weekly . Retrieved 2023-05-12 .
^ a b Middleton, Josh (20 March 2013). "A Gayer Version of Airbnb, misterb&b, Launches" . Philadelphia magazine . Archived from the original on 19 September 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2022 .
^ "misterb&b Raises $8.5M in Series A Funding" . FinSMES . June 7, 2017. Archived from the original on November 24, 2020. Retrieved August 8, 2022 .
^ JOHNSTON, CASEY (September 25, 2014). "In 2014, who decides to ban a gay website from in-flight Wi-Fi?" . Ars Technica Archived from the original on January 21, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2022 .
^ a b Dillet, Romain (June 7, 2017). "Misterb&b raises $8.5 million to build the Airbnb for the LGBTQ community" . TechCrunch Archived from the original on July 20, 2017. Retrieved July 10, 2017 .
^ a b c "Gay travel accommodations site misterb&b raises $2M seed Funding" . DealStreetAsia Archived from the original on September 27, 2020. Retrieved August 8, 2022 .
^ Butcher, Mike (March 18, 2019). "misterb&b hits the equity crowdfunding trail to expand into hotels" . TechCrunch Archived from the original on January 20, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2022 .
^ BROOKSTONE, ANNIE (August 17, 2019). "Meet the changemakers: Matthieu Jost from Misterb&b" . National Geographic Archived from the original on April 18, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2022 .
^ "Expedia Group kicks off startup accelerator focused on underserved travelers" . www.phocuswire.com . Retrieved 2023-05-12 .
^ Rokou, Tatiana (2023-01-23). "misterb&b selected for Expedia's One World Accelerator Program" . TravelDailyNews International (in Greek). Retrieved 2023-05-12 .
^ Kassraie, Aaron (June 11, 2021). "LGBTQ Is a Growing Market for Travel Industry" . AARP Archived from the original on August 1, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2022 .
^ Noto, Anthony (October 31, 2018). "Airbnb rival MisterB&B wants to keep LGBTQ travelers safe" . American City Business Journals Archived from the original on May 13, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2022 .
^ Lambert, Evan (October 5, 2019). "How I learned the hard way whether you should sleep with your Misterb&b host" . Queerty Archived from the original on July 26, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2022 .
^ "9 reasons why staying with misterb&b is the best way to make new friends on holiday" . Pink News Archived from the original on April 13, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2022 .
^ Granville, Alan (June 4, 2019). "Staying safe during LGBT+ Pride season" . Stuff Archived from the original on February 26, 2020. Retrieved August 8, 2022 .
^ Reynolds, Sean (September 23, 2021). "How 'Black & Abroad' and Misterb&b Are Creating New Types of Travel Guides" . Vice News Archived from the original on March 13, 2022. Retrieved August 8, 2022 .
^ Medrano, Kastalia (May 31, 2019). "This LGBTQ-Friendly Alternative to Airbnb Helps Gay Travelers Feel Safe" . Thrillist Archived from the original on August 8, 2022. Retrieved August 8, 2022 .
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