Worldpackers: the perfect joining of Shared Economy with Collaborative Tourism

The Shared Economy has brought many benefits to managers and owners of hostels, inns, hotels and enterprises of the Hotel Industry in general. Examples of businesses that have emerged with the growth of the Shared Economy, Airbnb and Uber, attract more and more people interested in the concept.

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Opening the range of Collaborative Tourism, the Worldpackers platform assists you, hosts, in contacting with travelers (or worldpackers) from diverse nationalities. The worldpackers will be able to stay for free at your location and in return, they will contribute their specific skills to something you’ve always wanted to add to your business in an exceptional way.

You can search for travelers with distinct skills like Photographers or Videographers, Musicians, English or Yoga Teachers, Tour Guides and even skills that could help you with Administration, Social Media and Marketing. And during the Low Season, you can use your free beds to bring in foreigners - or even locals - with different backgrounds that will help you to take on new things and innovate. It’s an exchange of experiences in which both sides benefit.

So being part of the Worldpackers Hosts community and getting on the wave of Collaborative Tourism will expand your horizons about collaborative relationships, different ways of entrepreneurship and bettering the hospitality of your business. And it will help us in the mission of democratizing travel by providing travelers with enriching experiences. 

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How do Worldpackers trips work?

As a member, you can contact as many hosts and travel safely as many times as you want.

Step 1

Choose your plan to travel with Worldpackers as many times as you like.

Step 2

Complete your profile, watch the video lessons in the Academy, and earn certificates to stand out to hosts.

Step 3

Apply to as many positions as you like, and get in contact with hosts.

Step 4

If a host thinks you’re a good fit for their position, they’ll pre-approve you.

Step 5

Get your documents and tickets ready for your volunteer trip.

Step 6

Confirm your trip to enjoy all of the safety of Worldpackers and become an Explorer.

Step 7

Have a transformative experience and make a positive impact on the world.

Step 8

If anything doesn’t go as planned with a host, count on WP Insurance and our support team!

Step 9

After your exchange, leave and receive reviews and become an Expert.

Step 10

Volunteer with other hosts, get more reviews, and participate in the WP Programs.

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