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Airbnb is a community marketplace where people list and book unique accommodations around the world. Airbnb offers over 4 million property listings (including private homes or apartments) in over 65,000 cities around the world. 91˿Ƶ Travel Services has entered into an agreement with them to offer 91˿Ƶ travelers their .

For the purposes of this webpage: business = university related activity

Highlights:

  • access to Airbnb Business Travel program

  • priority customer support linePDF icon Airbnb Support

  • listings, which include:

  1. self check-in 24/7 – travelers have the ability to enter the premises without the necessity of a key exchange with the host (through lock box, door keypad, doorman, etc)

  2. workspace with guaranteed Wi-Fi

  3. essentials like shampoo, hair dryers, irons

  4. smoke and carbon monoxide detector

How to Register and Book?

PDF icon Travel Guide

  1. Sign up on - whether you already have an Airbnb account or are signing up for the first time, you will need to link your mcgill.ca email address to your Airbnb account
  2. When you receive the Airbnb verification email be sure to verify your work email (mcgill.ca) by clicking the “Verify Business Email” line
  3. Log in and book at
  4. Mark your trip as “Business Travel” on the payment page under “Step 1- About Your Trip” when asked about the main purpose of your trip

Payment for Airbnbbookings must be made with a personal credit card and reimbursed by expense report.

Registration Form for Faculty/Staff Traveling on University Business

To ensurecoverage as a Faculty or Staff member, you must register your travel information through this form.

Note that some travel destinations must be pre-approved at least 30 days prior to departure to ensure coverage.

More information about Business Travel coverage is available here.

For personal/vacation travel, please consult this page here.

For additional information, please consult the Benefit Travel Webpage

For any questions, please submit a request HR Shared Services athr.hr [at] mcgill.caand copy the Benefits officeatbenefits [at] mcgill.ca.

Important notice for international travelers

The Government of Canada provides essential information on and preventive measures to keep you safe during your travels. It is important to review the each time before you book your travels. Under the Public Health Agency of Canada outline potential health risks to Canadian travelers and recommend ways to help reduce them.

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