Get Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue Management EP134: This Week in the World of Airbnb
Mar 9, 2017
27:15
As Airbnb continues to grow and pursue its ambition of becoming the Superbrand of Travel, changes in the company’s model are sure to follow. On some fronts, Airbnb seems committed to maintaining the hands-off, platform-only approach to business in the sharing economy. Yet in other areas, they are taking a more proactive approach that allows the company more control over the guest experience.
Jasper is joined by Deanna Ting, Hospitality Editor for Skift, and David Jacoby, CEO and Co-founder of Hostfully, to discuss Airbnb’s pursuit of world domination in the travel space. Their round-table discussion delves into the company’s ongoing legal issues and how recent acquisitions point to a shift in the company’s tactics.
Listen in to learn how you can stay on top of what’s happening in the travel industry as well as the specifics of Airbnb’s evolving approach to business.
Topics Covered
Airbnb’s Legal Issues
•Cities more cognizant of complications that can arise with Airbnb
•Company seems to have different response in Europe vs. US
•Airbnb assisting with enforcement of regulations in London and Amsterdam
•Partnership with Chicago shares host info with city, but raises privacy concerns
Airbnb Experiences
•On brand
•Unlikely to match success of home product
•Anyone can apply, but tour guides hand-selected by Airbnb
•Airbnb involved in building itinerary
Airbnb Acquisitions
•Luxury Retreats indicates an intention to gain more control of guest experience
•Tilt technology is a good fit to allow for ease of payment for groups
The future of Airbnb
•Continued pursuit of Travel Superbrand status
•Addition of flights, complementary services
•Persistent regulatory issues
•IPO in 2018 or later
Resources Mentioned
skift.com
Airbnb Experiences
Co-Working Space Article
Connect with Jasper
Email: jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com
Twitter: @GetPaidForUrPad
Instagram: @GetPaidForYourPad
Facebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpad
This episode is sponsored by Aviva IQ. Aviva IQ automates messages to your Airbnb guests. It's also free!
Jasper is joined by Deanna Ting, Hospitality Editor for Skift, and David Jacoby, CEO and Co-founder of Hostfully, to discuss Airbnb’s pursuit of world domination in the travel space. Their round-table discussion delves into the company’s ongoing legal issues and how recent acquisitions point to a shift in the company’s tactics.
Listen in to learn how you can stay on top of what’s happening in the travel industry as well as the specifics of Airbnb’s evolving approach to business.
Topics Covered
Airbnb’s Legal Issues
•Cities more cognizant of complications that can arise with Airbnb
•Company seems to have different response in Europe vs. US
•Airbnb assisting with enforcement of regulations in London and Amsterdam
•Partnership with Chicago shares host info with city, but raises privacy concerns
Airbnb Experiences
•On brand
•Unlikely to match success of home product
•Anyone can apply, but tour guides hand-selected by Airbnb
•Airbnb involved in building itinerary
Airbnb Acquisitions
•Luxury Retreats indicates an intention to gain more control of guest experience
•Tilt technology is a good fit to allow for ease of payment for groups
The future of Airbnb
•Continued pursuit of Travel Superbrand status
•Addition of flights, complementary services
•Persistent regulatory issues
•IPO in 2018 or later
Resources Mentioned
skift.com
Airbnb Experiences
Co-Working Space Article
Connect with Jasper
Email: jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com
Twitter: @GetPaidForUrPad
Instagram: @GetPaidForYourPad
Facebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpad
This episode is sponsored by Aviva IQ. Aviva IQ automates messages to your Airbnb guests. It's also free!
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