Travelers can now search for overseas Airbnb listings through NAVER's integrated search and check real-time rates and availability.
Airbnb said on the 28th that it has formed a partnership with NAVER (035420) in accommodation search and launched the linked service. The service allows users to search and compare Airbnb listings alongside other lodging options such as hotels.
Searching a combination of a destination and a lodging type on NAVER, such as "Osaka accommodation," displays Airbnb listings together with hotels and other properties. Clicking "See more" leads to the hotel tab in NAVER Travel, where users can view Airbnb listings directly or select the "shared accommodation" tab to see only Airbnb properties. Searching a destination with a shared-accommodation keyword from the start, such as "Osaka Airbnb," displays only Airbnb listings and links straight to the "shared accommodation" tab.
The Airbnb listings shown in NAVER search results consist of overseas properties that meet certain standards, including guest ratings. Selecting a listing shows detailed information such as photos, amenities and reviews, along with real-time rates and availability. Listings also display the "Guest Favorite" badge, which Airbnb awards to well-reviewed properties based on ratings, reviews and reliability. Users select a listing and then move to Airbnb to complete booking and payment.
"We have improved accessibility so that Korean users can more conveniently explore and compare Airbnb's overseas listings through NAVER, a platform they are already familiar with when planning trips abroad and looking for places to stay," said Seo Ga-yeon, country manager of Airbnb Korea.
