As cities across the country face growing deficits, putting jobs and services at risk, Airbnb released a new report analyzing its economic impact in the US. Notably, the report found that travel on Airbnb generated more than $90 billion in economic activity across the US — including in communities without hotels that would not otherwise benefit from tourism spending. But how big is the economic impact of Airbnb in Arizona?
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In Arizona alone, Airbnb helped generate approximately $3.4 billion in 2024, including:
An estimated 42,000 jobs supported by guest spending
An estimated $2 billion in labor income
Approximately $867 million in total tax revenue
In fact, the typical Airbnb guest in the state spent an addit