Airbnb has sifted through tens of thousands of entries to choose 100 individuals who submitted ‘OMG’ ideas to create the perfect getaway adventures for guests. These winners are comprised of architects, designers, and even avid DIYers.
Each submission included an original idea that is sustainable and creates an immersive experience for visitors. Those who received the OMG funding will acquire up to $100,000 to make their dreams a reality by the Summer of 2023.
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The recipients were selected by an expert OMG judging panel. The panel included architectural professional Koichi Takada, Airbnb VP of Experiential Bruce Vaughn, style icon Iris Apfel, and Airbnb Superhost Kristie Wolfe.
Among the tens of thousands of entries that the OMG Airbnb judging panel received, there were some unique themes that popped up in many entries. Some popular ones included treehouses, suspended houses, music, fruit, mushrooms, solar panels, and stargazing.
The panel stated that the 100 winners were those who had a passion for their unique creations. One winner, Ignacio R. from Chile who won the OMG contest with his Floating Avocado House, expressed his passion for farming at his family farm and his connection to nature that he wanted others to experience firsthand.
Another winner, Pablo C. from Mexico, expressed his inspiration of science fiction movies. His winning submission features a six-meter-high pillar spaceship that is surrounded completely by trees.
Airbnb has turned into a rival for many major hotel chains throughout the world. In 2021, the typical Airbnb host made just under $14,000, which is a stark increase of over 85% since 2019.