{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"","title":"EP172: This Week in the World of Airbnb","description":"As ShareBetter ramps up its aggressive smear campaign against Airbnb, the platform is fighting back. This week Airbnb filed a formal complaint against the coalition, alleging that ShareBetter has failed to register as a lobbyist, disclose its funding sources, and file the required expense reports.
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\nGlenn Carter, Hostfully Director of Marketing, joins Jasper to discuss the showdown between ShareBetter and Airbnb, explaining how the coalition functions as a mouthpiece for the hotel industry. They also cover the exponential growth Airbnb is experiencing in London and the resolution to the incident of racism in Big Bear last year when an Airbnb host cancelled a reservation at the last minute because the guest was Asian American.
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\nTo wrap up today’s episode, Glenn and Jasper address a question posed via the Facebook group around cleaning white bedding and towels. Listen in as they brainstorm ideas for keeping your whites white and your Airbnb looking spit spot spic and span!
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\nTopics Covered
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\nArticle #1: Airbnb Bookings in London More Than Double in Just One Year Despite Concerns Over ‘Lack of Regulation’
\n•\tNumber of nights booked shot up 130% last year
\n•\tFrom 4% of market share in 2015 to 9% in 2016
\n•\tNights booked rose from 2M to 4.62M
\n•\t13,000 bookings on any given night
\n•\tAdditional 55% increase in first four months of 2017
\n•\t90-day limit may curb growth
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\nArticle #2: Airbnb Host Who Canceled Reservation Using Racist Comment Must Pay $5,000
\n•\tFebruary incident took place in Big Bear
\n•\tDyne Suh booked mountain cabin for ski weekend
\n•\tHost cancelled reservation by text, race given as reason
\n•\tHost ordered to take Asian American studies course in addition to $5,000 fine
\n•\tAlso required to apologize, participate in community education panel, and volunteer with civil rights organization
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\nArticle #3: Airbnb Fights Back Against Lobby Groups, Demands Info on Their Funding Sources
\n•\tAirbnb filed formal complaint with NY state ethics panel
\n•\tAccuses ShareBetter of illegal, unreported lobbying
\n•\tShareBetter largely funded by hotel industry, worker union
\n•\tAggressive anti-Airbnb campaign includes paying PIs to pose as guests
\n•\tAirbnb working with local municipalities to comply with regulations
\n•\tRacism, affordable housing and public safety are issues worth discussing
\n•\tShareBetter doesn’t seem interested in dialogue to solve problems
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\nQ: How do I deal with makeup marks on white bedding and towels?
\n•\tProvide guests with makeup remover wipes
\n•\tTry cleaning products like Vanish Oxi Action, OxiClean or Triple-Acting Shout
\n•\tLeave laundry in water with bleach overnight, then wash at 90°
\n•\tConsider providing brown towels for makeup removal
\n•\tLeave framed note with specific instructions
\n•\tCharge small cleaning fee, use reserve fund to replace bedding/towels as needed
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\nJasper’s Feedback Around Current Airbnb Stay in SoHo
\n•\tConsider blackout curtains for jetlagged guests
\n•\tChange Wi-Fi network, password for ease of use
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\nResources Mentioned
\nArticle #1: standard.co.uk/news/london/airbnb-bookings-in-london-more-than-double-in-just-one-year-despite-concerns-over-lack-of-regulation-a3589051.html
\nArticle #2: theguardian.com/technology/2017/jul/13/airbnb-california-racist-comment-penalty-asian-american?CMP=twt_a-technology_b-gdntech
\nArticle #3:skift.com/2017/06/14/airbnb-ramps-up-push-to-get-more-hosts-to-choose-instant-booking
\nShareBetter
\nGPFYP Episode 67: Airbnb Cleaning Service Tips with Kyle Gesuelli From Handy
\nGPFYP Episode 153: How to Arrange a Perfect Airbnb Turnover and Cleaning
\nwikiHow to Change Your Wi-Fi Password
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\nConnect with Jasper
\nEmail: jasper@getpaidforyourpad.","author_name":"Freewyld Foundry"}