# LGBT-Friendly Rental Homes Misterbnb Offers a Safe and Comfortable Option for Gay Travelers By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-05-11 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gay-travelers References: [tnooz](http://www.tnooz.com/article/misterbnb-the-airbnb-clone-for-gay-men-raises-2-million/) & [misterbnb](https://www.misterbnb.com) Misterbnb is on a mission to make booking apartment rentals a little easier for gay travelers. CEO Matthieu Jost began the company after his own experience with an [Airbnb](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-rooms) host who was uncomfortable renting her apartment to Jost and his partner. Following the incident, Jost decided to establish his own [short-term rental service](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zepo-rental) by and for gay men in order to create a more safe and comfortable experience for gay travelers. Similar to the popular service Airbnb, Misterbnb allows gay travelers to rent out their own home or to book affordable short-term rentals for a day, a week or longer. But while the services are similar in some respects, Misterbnb differs in that it helps to facilitate a strong sense of community within the growing sector of global gay tourism. Currently Misterbnb is the largest [gay hotel brand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-railroad) with rentals available in nearly every corner of the globe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gay-friendly Short-term Rentals:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an online platform that connects gay travelers with rental accommodations that are specifically LGBTQ+ friendly. - **Community Building in Gay Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a social networking platform that allows LGBTQ+ travelers to connect with other gay tourists in their destination city and share recommendations and experiences. - **Global Expansion of Gay-focused Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch a chain of gay-friendly hotels that cater to LGBTQ+ travelers in popular tourist destinations around the world. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Online Rental Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a niche rental platform that specializes in LGBTQ+ friendly accommodations. - **Social Networking Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a social networking app specifically for LGBTQ+ travelers to connect with like-minded individuals during their trips. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce LGBTQ+ inclusive policies and training programs within the hospitality industry to create a more welcoming and safe environment for gay travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [LGBTQI+-Friendly Travel Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lgbtqifriendly-travel.md) - [Queer-Friendly Remote Work Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lgbtq-remotely.md) - [Single-Room Rental Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-rooms.md) - [Queer Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motto.md) - [Peer-To-Peer Rental Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peertopeer-rental.md) - [Worldwide Service Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-services.md) - [HIV-Sensitive LGBTQ+ Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/app-for-gay-black-men.md) - [LGBTQ+ Business Networking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/famm-connect.md) - [Vacation Rental Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-1.md)