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A report revealed that the online platform, which allowed Glasgwegians to host COP26 delegates and activists was a success.
Human Hotel, the initiative which paired up local homeowners with delegates and activists in need of accommodation, released its report on its operation during the UN talks.
It was unveiled that 1,260 homes in the area were opened up to guests, 50 per cent of them for free.
Some guests stayed in Glasgow homes for up to 21 days.
The report also said that 61 per cent of hosts have never shared their homes before, proving that the majority decided to help out the arriving delegates after seeing a callout.
A total of 12,339 nights were booked on the online platform during COP26.
The report revealed that 126,896 kg CO2 emissions and 2,768,640 litres of water were saved, thanks to the scheme.
It also mentioned that 80 per cent of guests give the network five out of five stars as an alternative accommodation for campaigners.
More than 90 per cent of hosts reported having done so after reading about the accommodation crisis.
The scheme provided accommodation for visitors from 127 countries, who otherwise would have had to rent expensive hotel rooms or Airbnbs.
During COP26, their prices were soaring, with some people paying thousands of pounds.
Over 50 per cent of guests said they would not have been able to come to Glasgow without the Human Hotel.
This rise in prices was not unique to Glasgow, said the Human Hotel boss, it is a common phenomenon among cities hosting big international events.
Co-founder of the Human Hotel from Denmark, Martin Rosengaard said that the initiative was successful. A lot of people could not have attended without it, which is the most important part.
Tags: COP26
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