Savannah recently was ranked No. 1 in the top 10 destinations in the U.S. with the highest percentage of homes wish listed, and No. 3 in the top 10 destinations globally with the highest percentage of homes wish listed, by Airbnb, a popular community marketplace for people to list and book unique accommodations around the world.
 
“Savannah and Tybee Island are enjoying exponential growth in terms of new inventory of short-term and vacation rentals and for good reason. This news from Airbnb shows that travelers interested in those types of accommodations or lodging products put Savannah at the very top of their wish lists,” said Joseph Marinelli, Visit Savannah president.
 
Airbnb.com analyzed millions of guest wish lists housed on the site since the feature was launched in 2012 to generate the results. The company says that “wish lists are aspirational and indicate where a traveler would go if they had all the time and money they could want.”
 
According to Airbnb, “in the U.S., Savannah, Ga., is at the top of many people’s dream destinations. With its antebellum architecture and beautiful parks, Savannah is a great getaway.”
 
“Record high numbers for local hotel/motel occupancies and tax collections suggest that our destination really does have exactly what today’s discerning travelers want,” said Marinelli.