Get Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue Management EP122: This Week in the World of Airbnb
Jan 26, 2017
27:33
What does Donald Trump’s inauguration mean for the future of Airbnb?
This week Jasper is joined by Silvia Li, Head of Marketing at Hostfully, to discuss what impact the Trump administration will have on Airbnb corporate as well as Airbnb hosts around the world. Some of what Trump has said and done might hurt Airbnb while some might help.
Also discussed is Professional Airbnb Investors and their impact on the market, Airbnb’s impact on the hotel industry and the one gadget that solves Airbnb hosts’ “biggest problem”.
Some of the topics covered
Article #1: How will Uber, Lyft and Airbnb fare under Trump?
•What might hurt:
oDeteriorating relationship with China
oTrump’s conflict of interest as a hotel owner
•What might help:
oTrump’s focus on reducing regulations
Article #2: The Rise of the Professional Airbnb Investor
•Large real estate companies are looking at Airbnb closely
•ROI is generally greater for short term vs. long term rentals
•6% of Airbnb hosts in New York City have 3 units or more
oAccount for 1/3 of revenue
•Regulatory uncertainty is holding real estate companies back
Article #3: How hard has Airbnb hit hotels? It’s not as bad as they thought
•Occupancy rate much lower for Airbnb's than it is for hotels
•Average daily rates only $20 lower for Airbnb’s than hotels ($149 vs. $169)
•Jasper has seen an increase in average rates over the years
Article #4: The One Gadget That Solves Airbnb Hosts' Biggest Problem - Seth Porges
•Ring Video Doorbell
•Keeps guests from bringing more people than allowed/agreed to
•Prevents many other issues
Resources mentioned
ring.com
Article #1: https://www.cnet.com/news/how-will-uber-lyft-and-airbnb-fare-under-trump/
Article #2: https://priceonomics.com/will-real-estate-investors-take-over-airbnb/
Article #3: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article127358484.html
Article #4: http://www.forbes.com/sites/sethporges/2017/01/20/the-one-gadget-that-solves-air-bnb-hosts-biggest-problem/#1a051ee740dc
Connect with Jasper
Email: jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com
Twitter: @GetPaidForUrPad
Instagram: @GetPaidForYourPad
Facebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpad
This episode is sponsored by Hostfully.com where you can create a custom digital guidebook for your guests!
This week Jasper is joined by Silvia Li, Head of Marketing at Hostfully, to discuss what impact the Trump administration will have on Airbnb corporate as well as Airbnb hosts around the world. Some of what Trump has said and done might hurt Airbnb while some might help.
Also discussed is Professional Airbnb Investors and their impact on the market, Airbnb’s impact on the hotel industry and the one gadget that solves Airbnb hosts’ “biggest problem”.
Some of the topics covered
Article #1: How will Uber, Lyft and Airbnb fare under Trump?
•What might hurt:
oDeteriorating relationship with China
oTrump’s conflict of interest as a hotel owner
•What might help:
oTrump’s focus on reducing regulations
Article #2: The Rise of the Professional Airbnb Investor
•Large real estate companies are looking at Airbnb closely
•ROI is generally greater for short term vs. long term rentals
•6% of Airbnb hosts in New York City have 3 units or more
oAccount for 1/3 of revenue
•Regulatory uncertainty is holding real estate companies back
Article #3: How hard has Airbnb hit hotels? It’s not as bad as they thought
•Occupancy rate much lower for Airbnb's than it is for hotels
•Average daily rates only $20 lower for Airbnb’s than hotels ($149 vs. $169)
•Jasper has seen an increase in average rates over the years
Article #4: The One Gadget That Solves Airbnb Hosts' Biggest Problem - Seth Porges
•Ring Video Doorbell
•Keeps guests from bringing more people than allowed/agreed to
•Prevents many other issues
Resources mentioned
ring.com
Article #1: https://www.cnet.com/news/how-will-uber-lyft-and-airbnb-fare-under-trump/
Article #2: https://priceonomics.com/will-real-estate-investors-take-over-airbnb/
Article #3: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article127358484.html
Article #4: http://www.forbes.com/sites/sethporges/2017/01/20/the-one-gadget-that-solves-air-bnb-hosts-biggest-problem/#1a051ee740dc
Connect with Jasper
Email: jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com
Twitter: @GetPaidForUrPad
Instagram: @GetPaidForYourPad
Facebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpad
This episode is sponsored by Hostfully.com where you can create a custom digital guidebook for your guests!
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