With the astonishing growth of Airbnb there is almost a constant supply of news and updates to discuss. That’s why every Thursday, Jasper and a guest host will discuss the recent Airbnb news and the ways this will impact you as a host.

This week jasper talks with Hostfully Co-Founder David Jacoby! David and Jasper talk about Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky’s latest tweets and some of the most requested Airbnb improvements for 2017.

Jasper and David then discuss 3 news articles that are linked in the resources section of these show notes!

Some of the topics covered

Brian Chesky twitter question: If @Airbnb could launch anything in 2017, what would it be?

1000’s of replies
Popular answers included: Bitcoin payment, Guest loyalty program, Group payment options
Airbnb’s recent investment in Resy

Airbnb experiences expansion

Airbnb host tools additions and improvements

Article #1:

The big reason why Airbnb terrifies the hotel industry

Article #2:

Hotel and Airbnb Prices for Trump Inauguration See Big Jumps and Some Deals

Article #3:

Airbnb Dives Into Live 360 Video on Twitter, Periscope

Connect with David Jacoby

Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidjacoby

Resources mentioned

Brian Chesky twitter: https://twitter.com/bchesky

Connect with Jasper

Email: jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com

Twitter: @GetPaidForUrPad

Instagram: @GetPaidForYourPad

Facebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpad

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