

EP120: This Week in the World of Airbnb
Jan 20, 2017
27:02
There is plenty of news to discuss this week in the world of Airbnb and Jasper is joined by Nicole Williams who is the Vince President of Strategic Partnerships at Hostfully!
The biggest piece of news is that Chip Conley, Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy for Airbnb, has decided to step down. Jasper and Nicole discuss some reasons behind his decision and what it means to Airbnb.
Next is an article in the New York Times that mentions Jasper followed by an article regarding the tough regulations in Santa Monica CA. Enjoy the episode!
Some of the topics covered:
Chip Conley's decision to step down
•Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy for Airbnb
•Will remain an advisor to the company
•His 'baby' was Airbnb Trips which recently launched
Article: The Guide to Being an Airbnb Superhost (New York Times)
•Tips and Strategies
•Jasper is mentioned!
•Only 7% of hosts are ‘Superhosts’
•The importance of honesty - Even about the bad stuff
•Important to solve problems quickly
•Check in after first night
•Much more!
Article: Public registration required for homeowners providing short term rentals (Santa Monica)
•Santa Monica brought in 51 million USB from hotel taxes ( 1.8 million from Airbnb)
•Tough regulations
•How Airbnb is being blamed for the rising real estate prices
Resources mentioned
Article #1: The Guide to Being an Airbnb Superhost (New York Times): www.nytimes.com/2017/01/11/technology/personaltech/the-guide-to-being-an-airbnb-superhost.html
Article #2: Public registration required for homeowners providing short term rentals: smdp.com/home-share-rules/159275
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!
The biggest piece of news is that Chip Conley, Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy for Airbnb, has decided to step down. Jasper and Nicole discuss some reasons behind his decision and what it means to Airbnb.
Next is an article in the New York Times that mentions Jasper followed by an article regarding the tough regulations in Santa Monica CA. Enjoy the episode!
Some of the topics covered:
Chip Conley's decision to step down
•Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy for Airbnb
•Will remain an advisor to the company
•His 'baby' was Airbnb Trips which recently launched
Article: The Guide to Being an Airbnb Superhost (New York Times)
•Tips and Strategies
•Jasper is mentioned!
•Only 7% of hosts are ‘Superhosts’
•The importance of honesty - Even about the bad stuff
•Important to solve problems quickly
•Check in after first night
•Much more!
Article: Public registration required for homeowners providing short term rentals (Santa Monica)
•Santa Monica brought in 51 million USB from hotel taxes ( 1.8 million from Airbnb)
•Tough regulations
•How Airbnb is being blamed for the rising real estate prices
Resources mentioned
Article #1: The Guide to Being an Airbnb Superhost (New York Times): www.nytimes.com/2017/01/11/technology/personaltech/the-guide-to-being-an-airbnb-superhost.html
Article #2: Public registration required for homeowners providing short term rentals: smdp.com/home-share-rules/159275
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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