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Airbnb boss: 'Cornwall is now more popular than London'

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The way we think about travel, holidays and accommodation is changing as societies adjust to the pandemic, says Airbnb chief executive, Brian Chesky.

“Everyone is going to live a bit differently because they have more flexibility and are less anchored to the city.”

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People are choosing longer lets in large houses, often in rural areas, argues Airbnb.

“The line between travelling and [just] living is blurring,” Mr Chesky says.

It is a far cry from the company’s origins in the late 2000s, when it focused on renting out spare rooms in cities, mainly to individuals.

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