More Than $2 Million Generated From State College Airbnbs During 2019 Penn State Football Season
State College Airbnb hosts earned a total of approximately $2.2 million during Penn State home football weekends this year, Airbnb announced recently.
There were more than 10,000 guest arrivals throughout the season. Around 2,600 of them came during the weekend of the White Out and spend a total of $740,000 on accommodations. That number of visitors is up from the 2,100 guests at the 2018 White Out.
Other popular weekends include Homecoming against Purdue, which attracted 2,000 visitors and generated $453,000 and Pitt, which attracted 1,800 visitors and generated $451,000. Unsurprisingly, games against Idaho and Rutgers to start and end the season had the lowest totals for guests and sales.
Hosts in State College benefitted even further this year, as Airbnb now collects and remits local taxes on behalf of hosts in Centre County. Since June 1, Airbnb has collected over $1 billion in transient occupancy taxes around the world.
Your ad blocker is on.
Please choose an option below.
Purchase a Subscription!
About the Author
No. 6 Seed Penn State Football Dismantles No. 11 Seed SMU 38-10 In College Football Playoff First Round
The Nittany Lions had two pick-sixes in the first half.
Penn State Football’s Defensive Line Disrupts SMU’s Offense In College Football Playoff Win
“You’re the best around, nothing’s gonna ever keep you down.”
Penn State Football’s Offense Overcomes Slow Start & Dominates SMU
Both backs averaged 6.4 yards per carry against the Mustangs.
A Letter To Your Teacher On The Last Day Of School: Ryen Gailey’s Senior Column
“Whatever comes next, I just hope it brings me a fraction of the joy I’ve experienced in the last four years. After all, life is better off with a smile when you’re dancing like nobody’s watching.”