# Free Healthcare Worker Accommodations Airbnb to Provide Free Housing for Healthcare Workers By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-03-26 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-housing References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2020/03/26/airbnb-to-provide-free-or-subsidized-housing-for-100000-covid-19-healthcare-workers/) & [aribnb](http://www.aribnb.com/?g) The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered many professions, including frontline healthcare workers and to accommodate these life-saving professionals, Airbnb has pledged to provide “free or subsidized housing” for 100,000 workers. This follows the brand's previous announcement that all guests canceling trips in fear of COVID-19 would not be charged. The new accommodations will allow hosts on the platform to "opt-in" to make their spaces available without the traditional fees Airbnb would impose and would apply to individuals working with The [International Rescue Committee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kettlebell-monster), the [Red Cross](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hometown-heroes), and the [International Medical Corps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessibility-check) — among other non-profit groups. It is worth noting, that the protocols around cleanliness and hygiene have been increased to keep guests safe aligned with guidance from leading national health authorities. Image Credit: Shutterstock, Airbnb ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Free Healthcare Worker Accommodations:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore partnerships with accommodation platforms to provide free or subsidized housing for healthcare workers during times of crisis. - **Increased Cleanliness and Hygiene Protocols:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop advanced cleaning technologies and services aligned with guidance from leading health authorities to ensure safety for guests in shared accommodations. - **Non-profit Collaborations:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Forge partnerships with non-profit organizations to offer housing and other support services for frontline healthcare workers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Transform business models to offer free or subsidized accommodations for healthcare workers during emergencies. - **Healthcare:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Collaborate with accommodation platforms to ensure healthcare workers have safe and convenient housing options during crises. - **Cleaning and Sanitation:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop innovative cleaning technologies and services to meet increased cleanliness standards for shared accommodations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rent-Free Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restored-italian-house.md) - [Single-Room Rental Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-rooms.md) - [Worldwide Service Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-services.md) - [Cohost Homestay Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-cohost-network.md) - [Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-3.md) - [Property Co-Host Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-4.md) - [Healthcare-Supporting Burrito Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-healthcare-heroes.md) - [Vacation Rental Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-1.md) - [Complimentary Coffee Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-and-nhs-charities-together.md)