Airbnb

The Challenge

Airbnb wanted to design an offsite to strengthen connection, spark creativity, and reinforce shared values across global leadership teams.

Their goals were to:

• Unite leaders across markets around Airbnb’s cultural pillars (“Embrace the Adventure,” “Be a Cereal Entrepreneur”).

• Encourage collaboration and innovation in a hybrid environment.

• Build inclusive leadership capabilities that scaled across borders.

The Approach

Tempest Experiences partnered with Airbnb to create a tailored multi-session program that combined storytelling, workshops, and cultural reflection.

Program Highlights

• Adventure-led keynotes from The Tempest Two, connecting extreme experiences to resilience and innovation.

• Interactive workshops on creativity, communication, and problem-solving.

• Guest facilitation by cultural strategist Serena Abbassi, deepening reflection on inclusive and values-led leadership.

• Reflection & commitment circles where leaders translated insights into specific behavioural changes.

The Outcomes

Measurement combined post-event surveys and cultural alignment scoring.

• +21 point increase in cross-market team cohesion (survey-based).

• 90% of participants reported a stronger sense of alignment with Airbnb’s values.

• 86% of leaders said they left with new, practical approaches to inclusive leadership.

• 4.7/5 overall impact score across all sessions.

Why It Worked

1. Values-first design — sessions were built directly around Airbnb’s cultural pillars.

2. Blended facilitation — combining external adventure-led storytelling with internal cultural expertise.

3. Commitment to measurement — clear before/after data demonstrated impact.