Misterbnb was created in 2013 after its founder (not pictured) experienced an uncomfortable experience at a homestay in Barcelona and had to cut short his visit.
Misterbnb —
Misterbnb was created in 2013 after its founder (not pictured) experienced an uncomfortable experience at a homestay in Barcelona and had to cut short his visit.
Courtesy MisterBnb
Misterbnb is designed to be a safe space for gay men to rent apartments. It now has 33,500 hosts in 130 countries. In Paris (pictured) it has at least 2,500 registered properties.
Growing business —
Misterbnb is designed to be a safe space for gay men to rent apartments. It now has 33,500 hosts in 130 countries. In Paris (pictured) it has at least 2,500 registered properties.
Delphine QUEME
Misterbnb founder Matthieu Jost says the concept has spread worldwide in unexpected ways. Gay-friendly San Francisco has been a tough market to break into, but rentals appeared in Bangkok with no marketing.
Costa Rica —
Misterbnb founder Matthieu Jost says the concept has spread worldwide in unexpected ways. Gay-friendly San Francisco has been a tough market to break into, but rentals appeared in Bangkok with no marketing.
John Netland
"Our company is gay and our hosts are gay-friendly. We are the only website that can guarantee that," says Jost.
Amsterdam —
"Our company is gay and our hosts are gay-friendly. We are the only website that can guarantee that," says Jost.
Stuart Acker Holt
Misterbnb's growth coincides with increased travel spending by the LGBT community. Marketing consultancy Out Now estimates its spending potential as $3.7 trillion.
Berlin —
Misterbnb's growth coincides with increased travel spending by the LGBT community. Marketing consultancy Out Now estimates its spending potential as $3.7 trillion.
Rick Moore
"I find the best part about hosting is making new international friends, multiplying contacts abroad, as well as the feeling of helping other people to get the best experience as a gay visitor in another city," says host Radoslav Soth.
London —
"I find the best part about hosting is making new international friends, multiplying contacts abroad, as well as the feeling of helping other people to get the best experience as a gay visitor in another city," says host Radoslav Soth.
Cindy Chen
Misterbnb advertises various known "gay destinations" -- such as Soho in London, the Marais in Paris or Le Village in Montreal -- but hosts also offer properties beyond neighborhoods typically popular among gays.
New York —
Misterbnb advertises various known "gay destinations" -- such as Soho in London, the Marais in Paris or Le Village in Montreal -- but hosts also offer properties beyond neighborhoods typically popular among gays.
Rob Ford