Oliver Franklin-Wallis, author of “Wasteland: The Dirty Truth About What We Throw Away, Where It Goes, And Why It Matters”, discusses the global journey of waste and the urgent need to address the environmental impact of waste. The podcast also explores the potential impact of NYC's new restrictions on Airbnb's growth, analyzes AMC's declining stock price due to new share issuance, and highlights Lowe's success in managing its share count.
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New York City's stricter rules may impact Airbnb's growth assumptions, raising concerns for the future of the business.
Despite regulations, Airbnb's revenue continues to grow with increased active bookers, longer guest stays, and expanded travel distances.
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New York City Implements Stricter Rules for Airbnb
New rules in New York City require Airbnb hosts to live in the place they rent out, be present during the guest's stay, and leave all doors unlocked. The city is calling it a de facto ban, but some experts argue it is not a significant problem for Airbnb on its own. However, it does raise concerns about the future growth assumptions for the business, especially as other cities and municipalities may follow suit.
Airbnb's Global Presence and Potential Challenges
While New York City's stricter rules may impact Airbnb, it is important to remember that Airbnb is a global company with over 7 million listings worldwide. Europe, in particular, has over 1 million Airbnb hosts. The New York City case serves as a sign for how communities and cities may shape their regulations, but it does not make Airbnb's entire business model obsolete.
Airbnb's Growth, Revenue, and Valuation
Despite the challenges posed by regulations, Airbnb's revenue continues to grow, with active bookers increasing in every region and more first-time bookers. The company also sees longer guest stays and expanded travel distances. While the company's valuation may seem high, its growth potential and focus on innovation make it an attractive investment option for long-term investors.
New York City cracked down on short-term rentals, but is it a big deal for Airbnb?
(00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Jason Moser discuss: - How restrictions on short-term rentals could impact Airbnb’s growth story. - Why investors are sour about AMC’s new share issuance. - One company managing its share count well.
Plus, (15:20) Deidre Woollard interviews Oliver Franklin-Wallis, author of “Wasteland: The Dirty Truth About What We Throw Away, Where It Goes, And Why It Matters”.
Companies discussed: ABNB, EXPE, AMC, LOW
Hosts: Ricky Mulvey, Deidre Woollard Guests: Jason Moser, Oliver Franklin-Wallis Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks