Tripping.com Helps Travelers Experience Local, Authentic Hospitality with Addition of "Host Present" Accommodation Partner Homestay.com

Homestay.com adds 15,000 listings to Tripping.com’s search inventory offering.

San Francisco, CA, November 26, 2014 --(PR.com)-- Tripping.com, the world's largest vacation rentals search engine, has announced the addition of its newest partner, Dublin-based private room accommodation platform, Homestay.com. Homestay.com will be the 21st partner to syndicate its listings with Tripping.com and joins the list of top rental partners including HomeAway, VRBO, FlipKey, HouseTrip, Booking.com and more.

Homestay.com offers one-of-a-kind ‘host present’ private room accommodations, providing an authentic travel experience by allowing guests to book a room in a local person’s home. Homestay.com hosts live in 3,000 cities across 95 countries and they help their guests become immersed in the local culture by introducing them to the area’s customs, attractions and traditions. Tripping.com users can now search ‘host present’ room rentals around the world for the opportunity to stay with a Homestay.com host and enjoy a truly cultural travel experience.

“Homestay.com is a fantastic addition to Tripping.com as we not only help travelers find the best money-saving rental options, but also the most unique travel accommodations around the world,” says Tripping.com CEO Jen O’Neal. “The Homestay.com partnership adds a colorful dimension to our rental inventory, as their properties are ideal for travelers who enjoy meeting locals and immersing themselves new cultures.”

Homestay.com has made their entire inventory available to Tripping.com in hopes of attracting new hosts in the United States.

“Tripping.com’s tech savvy users are exactly who we’re interested in targeting in hopes of expanding our brand awareness in the United States,” says Homestay.com CEO, Alan Clarke. “With Tripping.com being the leader in rentals meta-search, we believe this partnership will benefit our growing brand tremendously.”

About Tripping.com
Headquartered in San Francisco, Tripping.com is the world's largest site for vacation homes and short-term rentals. With over 2 million properties spanning 50,000 cities, Tripping.com makes it easy to compare vacation rentals from the world's top travel sites including HomeAway, FlipKey, VRBO, Booking.com and more. To find an amazing vacation rental that fits your budget and needs, visit www.tripping.com.

About Homestay.com
Homestay.com is a global platform that connects travelers and hosts, often with similar interests, for guests to experience local, authentic hospitality. Hosts are present in the home for the entirety of the guest’s stay. Started in 2013, this Dublin based company has created a platform to reach travelers who crave a more culturally immersive trip. The site boasts 15,000 homestays in 3,000 cities across 95 countries and supports translations for English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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