Mixtape Travels
Inspiring Travel Conversations for Gen X. Hosted by Shannon Gomes of The Gomes Guide (https://thegomesguide.com/).
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Mixtape Travels
Swapping Homes to Travel with HomeExchange CEO Emmanuel Arnaud
In this episode of Mixtape Travels, host Shannon Gomes speaks with Emmanuel Arnaud, CEO of HomeExchange, about the evolution of home swapping and its impact on sustainable travel. Emmanuel shares his journey from being a HomeExchange customer to founding GuestToGuest and acquiring HomeExchange. The conversation delves into the guest point system, the importance of trust in home exchanges, and the growing global community that embraces this unique travel experience. We also discuss the recent global Home Exchange Day event and the future of exchanging homes as a sustainable travel option.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Home Exchange and Emmanuel Arnaud
02:12 The Birth of GuestToGuest and HomeExchange
06:07 Understanding the GuestPoint System
10:40 The Global Community of HomeExchange
14:15 Building Trust in HomeExchange
18:42 The Difference Between HomeExchange and Rentals
21:04 HomeExchange Day and Community Engagement
26:53 The Future of HomeExchange and Sustainable Travel