The island’s economic instability made it necessary for Airbnb hosts to share their spaces on the platform, which made Airbnb an important element for the economic income of Puerto Ricans, according to Carlos Muñoz, Airbnb’s director of Public Policy and Communications for Central America and the Caribbean. The hosts attributed their success to teamwork, clear communication and making sure that their guests feel at home.

She is a medical technologist who runs Casa Campo Obymar with her husband, Manuel Acevedo-Ríos, in Moca. Despite economic difficulties, Cabán and her husband saw Airbnb as a solution for extra income. The news release referred to Maritza Cabán-Morales as an example of a local Superhost. The average Superhost in Puerto Rico earned nearly 30% more than a regular host. In addition, hosts with Superhost status are more likely to earn a higher income.

The program rewards the most experienced and best-rated Airbnb hosts with the moniker of providing exceptional hospitality. The ranking is a reflection of the island’s outstanding hospitality, surpassing the United States, Korea and other countries. The short-term rental platform also announced that the Superhost program has reached one million worldwide, with the island boasting 41% of its hosts attaining Superhost status.

Puerto Rico has ranked first in the number of Superhosts on Airbnb’s list of 200 countries and territories.