Bright Ideas in Travel 2024
"Founded in 2023, this Berlin-based homestay website helps facilitate couchsurfing-style stays that are safe, comfortable, and affordable for queer people and those of marginalized genders. Quouch has since expanded to more than 9,000 users, representing 1,200+ cities across more than 80 countries. Users can find the right fit with a variety of filters: sober, trans-only, wheelchair-accessible, sex worker-friendly, vaccinated; there is even a filter for ballroom or drag performers. The platform is invite-only (interested parties can easily apply for an invite code), and implements safety checks and guidelines, like a video call between guests and hosts, before a stay. The Quouch mobile app is slated to launch in early 2025."
