# Skill-Based Travel Platforms 'Stay on Skill' Enables World Traveling for Free by Using Your Skills By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-03-24 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-traveling References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/stay-on-skill) & [stayonskill](http://stayonskill.com) Those who dream of a lifestyle full of [world traveling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travelshare) could make use of their existing skills in order to do so for free thanks to the 'Stay on Skill' platform. 'Stay on Skill' works by enabling users to connect their [LinkedIn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trades-app) profile in order to utilize their skills in a [barter-like transaction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-services) to stay for free in various parts of the world. Guests will be privy to free homestay and some meals, while the host will get a few hours of the guest's time in order to learn about their skills in further their own development. World traveling is associated with being expensive and somewhat inflexible for those who hold a traditional job in an office. 'Stay on Skill' makes it possible to travel the world for free using the skills you already use each day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Skill-based Travel:** The trend of using professional skills for free travel and accommodations opens up opportunities for alternative travel services and platforms. - **Barter Economy:** The growth of stay-for-skills platforms signifies the rising trend of bartering services and expertise for goods and services in different industries. - **Alternative Accommodations:** The concept of Stay-on-Skill indicates a shift towards alternative accommodations that extend beyond traditional hotels, motels, Airbnbs, campgrounds, and hostels. ### Where This Applies - **Travel and Tourism:** As stay-on-skill platforms continue to rise, the travel and tourism industry could benefit by tapping into this growing trend. - **Workforce Management:** Stay-on-Skill platforms could potentially align with HR departments to offer alternative growth and learning opportunities for employees. - **Hospitality and Accommodations:** Alternative stays provided by platforms like Stay-on-Skill could disrupt the traditional hospitality and accommodations industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cultural Travel Stays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventure-homestay1.md) - [Family Homestay Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homestays-with-kids.md) - [Travel Rewards Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hostel-hop.md) - [Cost-Effective Housing Exchange Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-exchange.md) - [Alternative Travel Incentives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roamr-for-friends.md) - [Travel Collectible Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-traveler.md) - [Travel Connection Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/share-trips.md) - [Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodietrip.md) - [Connective Travel Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-apps1.md)