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2 Filipinos among Airbnb's top hosts under 30 in Asia Pacific

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Dwyane Yra Dinglasan (left) and Deo Dia are the two Filipino hosts recently recognized by Airbnb. Handout" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/tvpatrol/08/08/dwyane-deo.jpg"/><figcaption>Dwyane Yra Dinglasan (left) and Deo Dia are the two Filipino hosts recently recognized by Airbnb. <em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA -- Airbnb has released a list of its 12 best hosts under the age of 30 in the Asia Pacific region, and it includes two Filipinos. </p><p>They are Dwyane Yra Dinglasan, 23, who owns the listing &quot;Tali Vacation Home&quot; in Batangas; and Deo Dia, 26, host of the listing &quot;Spacious house near Breakfast at Antonio&#x27;s&quot; in Tagaytay. </p><p>The list is based on an average rating of 4.9 on Airbnb and over 4,300 guest check-ins.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/08/03/22/airbnb-reports-soaring-revenue-as-travel-rebounds">Airbnb reports soaring revenue as travel rebounds</a></li></ul><p>&quot;We are seeing more young Filipinos discovering Airbnb and sharing about it with their families and friends,&quot; said Amanpreet Bajaj, Airbnb&#x27;s general manager for Southeast Asia, India, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.</p><p>&quot;They are not only traveling with us domestically and overseas, but also becoming tourism entrepreneurs by helping their families generate new streams of income through hosting,&quot; he added.</p><p>Dinglasan has been hosting her family&#x27;s vacation home on Airbnb for nearly four years. Aside from its unique architecture, the Spanish colonial summer home in Batangas also offers seaside and sunset views. </p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="The exterior of Dia" s="" house="" near="" Breakfast="" at="" in="" Tagaytay.="" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/tvpatrol/08/08/spanish.jpg"/><figcaption>The exterior of Dia&#x27;s &quot;Spacious house near Breakfast at Antonio&#x27;s&quot; in Tagaytay. <em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>&quot;I realized there was an interest in beach home vacations, and in 2018, my family and I decided to open up our vacation home on Airbnb for extra income,&quot; she said in a statement released by Airbnb. &quot;There weren&#x27;t many homes in the area with the same architectural style and I figured it would be a great way to stand out.&quot;</p><p>When asked to give tips to aspiring hosts on Airbnb, Dinglasan replied: &quot;Have a niche! It&#x27;s important to research the other properties in the same market so you can stand out. Do not be afraid to be different in your taste and style.&quot;</p><p>Deo, for his part, said his guest house in Tagaytay not only provides him economic empowerment, but also allows him to connect with other people.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="The exterior of Dia" s="" house="" near="" Breakfast="" at="" in="" Tagaytay.="" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/tvpatrol/08/08/exterior.jpg"/><figcaption>The exterior of Dia&#x27;s &quot;Spacious house near Breakfast at Antonio&#x27;s&quot; in Tagaytay. <em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>&quot;When my dad passed away, he left me with a vacation house which I barely got to use. To help me financially with its recurring maintenance costs, I decided to share this special place with others through the help of Airbnb,&quot; he said. </p><p>&quot;Today, I continue to host because of the joy and fulfillment it brings. I didn&#x27;t expect to enjoy hosting as I actually do -- connecting with others, doing the little things to ensure a relaxing stay, and most of all, being a part of their precious moments,&quot; he added. </p><div><strong>Related video:</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=2007444" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>

Airbnb has released a list of its 12 best hosts under the age of 30 in the Asia Pacific region, and it includes two Filipinos. 