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