{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"","title":"EP166: This Week in the World of Airbnb","description":"Airbnb is tooting its own horn this week with the release of a report boasting the positive economic impacts of the platform in the US. The press release aligns with the company’s strategy to work with municipalities as they implement regulations on short-term rentals.
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\nHostfully Director of Marketing, Glenn Carter, joins Jasper this week to review the economic benefits outlined in the report as well as other upgrades to the platform in the news this week, including a pilot program that allows guests to split payments and a premium tier program designed to appeal to the luxury rental market.
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\nThey also discuss another startup in the space that is expanding its services as Pillow raises funds to launch a building management platform, and the story of a property owner in Barcelona who was forced to squat in her own flat! Finally, Jasper and Glenn answer your questions about cancelling bookings due to a family emergency. Don’t forget to email your questions to jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com!
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\nTopics Covered
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\nArticle #1: With $13.5M in New Funds, Pillow Partners with Building Owners to Make Rentals Airbnb-Friendly
\n•\tFunding to launch Pillow Residential
\n•\tPlatform gives building owners more transparency, allows to share in money generated
\n•\tEnsures owners, renters comply with local regulations
\n•\tBuilding owners know which units being rented and by whom (safety)
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\nArticle #2: Airbnb Readies a Premium Tier to Compete More with Hotels, Sources Say
\n•\tLaunch new service in luxury rental market
\n•\tSelect hosts in pilot program
\n•\tAirbnb inspectors verify quality standards
\n•\tHosts receive consultation with interior decorator, professional photography for listing
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\nArticle #3: Airbnb is Testing a Feature That Would Let You Split the Cost with Friends
\n•\tAllows guests to split cost among multiple people
\n•\tMakes booking easier, more accessible
\n•\tPart of larger game to simplify, streamline experience
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\nArticle #4: Woman Forced to Squat in Her Own Barcelona Flat After ‘Fake Tenant’ Lists Property on Airbnb
\n•\tLong-term tenant listed apartment on Airbnb
\n•\tOwner booked property to reoccupy flat, change lock
\n•\tReported ‘fake tenant’ to Barcelona council
\n•\tFaces fines between €60,000 and €600,000
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\nArticle #5: Airbnb Steps Up Lobbying Pitch to Mayors with New Economic Boast
\n•\tAirbnb report re: economic impact
\n•\tClaims $14B in economic output last year
\n•\tFacilitated 130,000 jobs in US, predicts half a million by 2020
\n•\tOpponents label report as biased, but economic benefits obvious
\n•\tPart of ‘play nice’ strategy to appease municipalities
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\nQ: I have a booking, but a family emergency has arisen. What do I do?
\n•\tNegative consequences usually associated with cancellation (penalties, ineligible for Superhost status, note on reviews)
\n•\tExtenuating Circumstances Policy allows for cancellation without consequence in situations out of host’s control (i.e.: unexpected death or serious illness, natural disaster, severe property damage, etc.)
\n•\tContact Airbnb to explain, be open and honest with platform and guest
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\nResources Mentioned
\nArticle #1: techcrunch.com/2017/06/21/pillow-residential-13-5-million
\nArticle #2: bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-06-21/airbnb-said-to-ready-a-premium-tier-to-compete-more-with-hotels
\nArticle #3: skift.com/2017/06/14/airbnb-ramps-up-push-to-get-more-hosts-to-choose-instant-booking
\nArticle #4: telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/06/24/woman-forced-become-squatter-barcelona-home-fraudster-lists
\nArticle #5: sandiegouniontribune.com/business/tourism/sd-fi-airbnb-mayors-20170623-story.html
\nAirbnb Extenuating Circum: stances Policy
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\nConnect with Jasper
\nEmail: jasper@getpaidforyourpad.","author_name":"Freewyld Foundry"}