Over $2 Million Raised Through Airbnb Bookings in Ukraine to Support Country amid Russia's Invasion
Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty People around the world are lending financial support to Ukrainians amid Russia’sinvasionof the country — thanks toAirbnb. On March 2, a social media user beganencouragingtheir followers to book rooms to rent through Airbnb in Ukraine — not with the intention of visiting, but with the goal of helping local hosts receive immediate financial help during the war. Within just two days, guests booked more than 61,000 nights in Ukraine, grossing more than $2 million, an Airbnb spokesperson toldNPR....