PLDT HOME Launches Exclusive Connectivity And Entertainment Package For Airbnb Hosts

Leading broadband and digital services provider PLDT HOME, together with Voyager Innovations, is giving subscribers a unique opportunity to earn additional income as hosts via its special Airbnb package. Airbnb is the world’s leading community-driven hospitality company, allowing hosts to list their homes online that can be searched and rented by travelers. Its nationwide reach continues to expand and includes Cebu, a highly visited area, which draws in thousands of visitors from all over the world, especially during the anticipated Sinulogseason.

The worldwide hospitality industry recognizes the evolving demand for strong connectivity and topnotch entertainment among travelers. With three out of every four travelers sharing their experiences throughout their trips via social media and using the Internet to research on where to go and how to get there, reliable Internet connectivity is definitely a must-have. PLDT HOME’s Airbnb package is designed to give guests a thoroughlyconnected and entertaining five-star travel experience, making them feel right at home, away from home.

Airbnb hosts who switch to PLDT HOME’s package can avail ofexclusive and compelling services. For reliable Internet within the Airbnbhome, subscribers get 50 percent off on their PLDT HOME DSL subscription plus a speed boost for one year along with free installation and WiFi modem. For those with guests who are on-the-go, hosts also have the option to avail of a Smart Bro Pocket WiFi, that can be brought anywhere for seamless data connection. And for world-class entertainment, hosts may offer their guests access to thousands ofblockbuster movies and hit TV series through iflix and Fox International Channels.

According to PLDT VP and Home Marketing Director Gary Dujali, thepackages are specially designed to encourage PLDT HOME subscribers to explore additional income generating opportunities as Airbnb hosts.

“As a PLDT HOME DSL subscriber, you can offer unique value-added services to potential guests such as high-speed and portable Internet connectivity and an array of multimedia entertainment options from our content partners, most notably iflix and Fox” he said. “Together, we are excited to revolutionize the travel scene not just in Cebu but nationwide as well.”

California-based Airbnb, founded in 2008, is currently available in over 190 countries and more than 34,000 cities around the globe. There arenearly two million listings available on Airbnb, with more than 65 million travelers who have already booked it for their trips. Guests can rent out almost any type of lodging space—from rooms and entire apartment units to villas, houses and even castles.

As an added perk of the partnership all PLDT HOME subscribers can avail of a one-time discount of P2,500 on their Airbnb bookings worth at least P8,000.

For more information about the special PLDT-Airbnb packages for potential hosts, visit pldthome.com.