Why an older woman may be your next Airbnb host

Airbnb has more than a million hosts and, because those hosts are scattered throughout more than 190 countries, it's a demographically diverse assortment. But within the United States, one category is growing faster than the others, and those who tick the boxes for that group are the most likely to receive five-star reviews from their guests.

Airbnb recently crunched its own numbers and discovered that senior hosts (defined as those who are 60-plus) are its fastest-growing age demographic in the U.S., and that 64% of those senior hosts are women. Airbnb writes:

"Across the U.S., senior women hosts are becoming an increasingly important part of the Airbnb community ... And increasing numbers of Airbnb hosts are empty-nesters who are sharing space in their homes to make ends meet and meet travelers from around the world."

In addition, women who are 60 and over receive the highest percentage of five-star reviews — more than any other combination of age and gender.

Read more @ http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/roadwarriorvoices/2016/03/31/airbnb-hosts-women-seniors/82462120/