Participants of the qualitative research: summary of key information
| Interviewee (pseudonym) | Membership | Motivation for joining the home exchange community |
|---|---|---|
| Gizella | Less than a year | Access to high-standard, full apartments at no cost. Convenient use of a separate property without hosting in her own home |
| Johanna | 1 year | Affordable travel with family and creating personal connections |
| Anna | 1 year | Cultural exposure and shared family experiences while traveling affordably |
| Nora | 1 year | New possibilities: travel with her companion to destinations she has never thought they would get to |
| Arnold | 2 years | Flexible, secure and affordable way to travel for extended periods. Attracted by the community aspect |
| Maria | 2 years | Affordability while working remotely in expensive cities like London |
| Barbara | 3 years | Joined when planning a visit to her son studying abroad. Loves the freedom and affordability of exploring new places with her family |
| Gyula | 5 years | Affordability of family trips with three children. Opportunity to meet friendly people and build trust |
| Krisztina | 11 years | Opportunity to travel affordably and maintain social connections. Values the personal element and cultural experiences |
| Interviewee (pseudonym) | Membership | Motivation for joining the home exchange community |
|---|---|---|
| Gizella | Less than a year | Access to high-standard, full apartments at no cost. Convenient use of a separate property without hosting in her own home |
| Johanna | 1 year | Affordable travel with family and creating personal connections |
| Anna | 1 year | Cultural exposure and shared family experiences while traveling affordably |
| Nora | 1 year | New possibilities: travel with her companion to destinations she has never thought they would get to |
| Arnold | 2 years | Flexible, secure and affordable way to travel for extended periods. Attracted by the community aspect |
| Maria | 2 years | Affordability while working remotely in expensive cities like London |
| Barbara | 3 years | Joined when planning a visit to her son studying abroad. Loves the freedom and affordability of exploring new places with her family |
| Gyula | 5 years | Affordability of family trips with three children. Opportunity to meet friendly people and build trust |
| Krisztina | 11 years | Opportunity to travel affordably and maintain social connections. Values the personal element and cultural experiences |
Source(s): Authors’ own work
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