Velma Corcoran

Regional Manager: Middle East Africa for @airbnb. People-watcher, traveller, runner & mom who believes life is best when accompanied by bubbles.

[Sadiq Khan @SadiqKhan]

Emergency accommodation is a lifeline for families fleeing domestic violence.

At a time of crisis, our partnership with Women’s Aid and Airbnb will help families get the care and support they need ⬇️

https://t.co/qumyreSgxv

[Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @MayorofLondon]

I’m proud to be working with Airbnb and Women’s Aid on an innovative new pilot that will provide domestic abuse survivors, and their families, with free, emergency accommodation and the holistic support they need to recover and move forward.

https://t.co/FESrF02QPo

[Velma Corcoran @VelCorcoran]

@WhatsApp HELP. My WhatsApp account has been stolen and hackers have been wreaking hell for 4 days. I seem to be out of options to retrieve it- with absolutely no joy from your AI/bot driven support. I feel like I am in a vortex. I am desperate. Can you pls help. 🙏

[Velma Corcoran @VelCorcoran]

@sofiagk I was there with you. Remember

[Velma Corcoran @VelCorcoran]

@sofiagk That is the definition of privilege

[Velma Corcoran @VelCorcoran]

#cttagm2024 #20yearsofexcellence 🧡🙌🏽

[Cape Town Tourism @CapeTownTourism]

Cape Town has been crowned the World's Best Food city in the 2024 Conde Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards.
With a score of 95.65, Cape Town outshined renowned culinary capitals such as Milan, Valencia and Hong Kong. @CNTraveler

Read more here: https://t.co/x5Db3idNsm

[Democratic Wins Media @DemocraticWins]

BREAKING: Michelle Obama just laid into Donald Trump like no one has before. Retweet to make sure all Americans see this takedown.

[Velma Corcoran @VelCorcoran]

What a great day yesterday. Great discussion about how we change the African story and open up travel to and within Africa. #airbnbafricatravelsummit

[Airbnb Public Policy @AirbnbPolicy]

#Airbnb’s @VelCorcoran on the Future of Travel in Africa panel moderated by @AnitaMendiratta with #BenAnaneNsiah @ghanatourismGTA, @Thabsizzle @WTTC & #JerryMabena Motsamayi Tourism Group #AirbnbAfricaTravelSummit 🌍 Find out more: https://t.co/ZDYuYwLiP9

[ANITA MENDIRATTA @AnitaMendiratta]

Gorgeous @Airbnb Head of Africa & Middle East @VelCorcoran excitedly welcomes Africa’s great Hosts & a full house of tourism leaders & lovers to #airbnbhostspotlight. x

@AirbnbPolicy @Tourism_gov_za @SouthAfrica #airbnbAfricaTravelSummit

[ANITA MENDIRATTA @AnitaMendiratta]

So looking forward to taking the stage at #AirbnbAfricaTravelSummit - a critical global event where #leaders & #innovators in #tourism & #tech take on #technology's role in truly #inclusive #sustainable tourism in #Africa. Join us! https://t.co/SWT3FYAq1O

[Velma Corcoran @VelCorcoran]

Our signature event for Africa is back next week. Can’t wait for the #airbnbafricatravelsummit

[Airbnb Public Policy @AirbnbPolicy]

Let the countdown for #AirbnbAfricaTravelSummit in #Joburg begin! On 24 October we are bringing together some of the brightest minds 💡 in #tourism and #tech to collaborate on what #sustainable & #inclusive tourism looks like in #Africa 🌍 Learn more at https://t.co/k8ZtSCU4nF

[Velma Corcoran @VelCorcoran]

We are at the South Africa Investment Conference to share on how @airbnb can support inclusive and sustainable economic growth in South Africa with @NetflixSA @PatriciaDeLille and @TTshivhengwa

#investSA #SAIC2023

[Gwen Ngwenya @GwenNgwenya]

Great to hear Pres. Ramaphosa announce a remote worker visa as part of a package of initiatives to improve the business environment #SAIC2023

[Velma Corcoran @VelCorcoran]

@Ann_Mari_H @NeilPasricha I love this!

[Airbnb Public Policy @AirbnbPolicy]

On 30 November, 41 new graduates of the @Airbnb Entrepreneurship Academy were celebrated at an event in the Waterberg District of Limpopo.

Read the latest on steps Airbnb has taken towards furthering inclusive tourism in SA:

[Dept of Tourism @Tourism_gov_za]

Deputy Minister Fish Mahlalela and the mayor of Modimolle, Marlize van Staden, are attending the graduation of the AirBnB Entrepreneurship Academy in Modimolle, Limpopo
#WeDoTourism

[Dept of Tourism @Tourism_gov_za]

[SPEECH] Remarks by the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Mr. Fish Mahlalela at the Airbnb Graduation Ceremony in Waterberg
https://t.co/2f6eZVhxmW
#WeDoTourism

[Brian Chesky @bchesky]

Going back to my first job at Airbnb. More tomorrow

[Africa Tech Festival @africatechfest]

Velma Corcoran (@VelCorcoran) from @Airbnb will be speaking on the #AfricaTechFestival session:

The Next Wave: Unlocking #SMMEs Potential Through the Power of #EmergingTechnology

Register now to join: https://t.co/mlPij61v6D

#emergingtech #africatech

[#SBTopWomen @SBTopWomen]

Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2022 - Session 4 https://t.co/TQLaWCyye8