Airbnb Opens Doors To Refugees And Others Banned From Entering The US

Following Donald Trump’s controversial order preventing travellers and refugees from seven Muslim countries gaining entry into the US, Airbnb’s CEO has opened doors to all affected. 

Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO of the hospitality giant, took to Twitter to reach out to anyone affected by the ban and to offer them accommodation. 

Open doors brings all of US together. Closing doors further divides US. Let’s all find ways to connect people, not separate them.

— Brian Chesky (@bchesky) January 28, 2017

Not allowing countries or refugees into America is not right, and we must stand with those who are affected.

— Brian Chesky (@bchesky) January 29, 2017

“Airbnb is providing free housing to refugees and anyone not allowed in the US. Stayed tuned for more, contact me if urgent need for housing.”

Airbnb is providing free housing to refugees and anyone not allowed in the US. Stayed tuned for more, contact me if urgent need for housing

— Brian Chesky (@bchesky) January 29, 2017

Thankfully someone is thinking clearly, and kindly, following the ban that has put many travellers and refugees in jeopardy. 

His tweets have been favourited and retweeted thousands of times and the replies are incredibly positive with offers of spare, free bedrooms across the country. 

@mcuban ???????????????? if there’s anything I can contribute to help that happen let me know. Happy to pay hosts who offer housing.

— Jason Fried (@jasonfried) January 29, 2017