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Airbnb Celebrates 2025 Host Award Winners in Australia, NZ

9/18/2025

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Airbnb announced the winners of its 2025 Host Awards in New Zealand and Australia, recognizing local hosts' creativity and community contributions.
Award categories included Best Design Stay, Best Nature Stay, Best Family Friendly Stay, and Host of the Year.
Susan Wheeldon, Airbnb’s Country Manager, highlighted hosts' support for small businesses and community tourism.
In 2024, Airbnb contributed $5.1 billion to New Zealand's economy and $20.3 billion to Australia, mainly from domestic travel.
Tuki Views and Sassafras won Best Family Friendly Stay, while Demanser received Host of the Year for her outstanding guest experience.

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Airbnb announced the winners of its 2025 Host Awards in New Zealand and Australia, recognizing local hosts' creativity and community contributions.
Award categories included Best Design Stay, Best Nature Stay, Best Family Friendly Stay, and Host of the Year.
Susan Wheeldon, Airbnb’s Country Manager, highlighted hosts' support for small businesses and community tourism.
In 2024, Airbnb contributed $5.1 billion to New Zealand's economy and $20.3 billion to Australia, mainly from domestic travel.
Tuki Views and Sassafras won Best Family Friendly Stay, while Demanser received Host of the Year for her outstanding guest experience.