New York: Mariah Carey, together with Airbnb and Nasdaq, will likely be “hosting” a one-night-only event on New Yr’s Eve, the place one lucky couple will ring in 2021 high above Times Sq. of their very personal geodesic dome.
“2020 has been yr, and it’s protected to say most of us are waiting patiently for the countdown to the New Yr’s Eve ball drop in Times Sq.,” reads the booking announcement from Airbnb. “To honor the strength and resilience we’ve seen and felt around the world from New Yorkers, Airbnb and Nasdaq are offering locals the chance to name Times Sq. house for only one night under the New Yr’s Eve Ball – a spectacular night all to themselves!”
Included with the one-night stay are several different perks, such as views of the Times Sq. Alliance’s planned New Yr’s concert events, a $5,000 shopping credit to use on New Yr’s Eve, a bunch of sparkly 2021 swag, dinner (and dessert) prepared by a private chef, access to an indoor lounge, and, after all, a “virtual personal greeting” from Mariah Carey herself.
Airbnb can be assured the lucky guests that the clear dome where they’ll spend the night – which is located on Nasdaq’s terrace and includes a bed and seating space – will even be cleaned in accordance with CDC guidelines prior to New Yr’s Eve, using Airbnb’s enhanced cleaning protocol.
However, the booking opportunity – which is “not a contest,” as Airbnb stresses – is only open to New York City residents.
“Life in New York City in 2020 was defined by the resiliency and sacrifices made by frontline workers – and people across the globe had been inspired by the bravery and contributions of these every day,” writes Airbnb in the booking announcement, including that the company is also planning to make a $250,000 contribution to the 1199 Seiu National Profit Fund to assist its frontline employees with entry to child care and youth programs.
Anybody curious about a dome-based stay in NYC’s Times Sq. can request to ebook it for just $21 when it turns accessible on Dec. 21 at 9 a.m. EST.
