{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"","title":"EP162: This Week in the World of Airbnb","description":"Welcome! Making people feel comfortable and accepted is a focus of Airbnb, and one of the initiatives aligned with this goal is the Open Homes platform. In an announcement this week, the company revealed its intention to house 100,000 refugees in the next five years – 35,000 in Greece alone.
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\nJasper welcomes Glenn Carter, Director of Marketing at Hostfully, to discuss the Open Homes announcement as well as Airbnb’s rollout of a new in-app tool for check-in. They also cover several stories of governments welcoming the economic boost Airbnb provides, while setting parameters regarding its use. Recent headlines include the legalization of Airbnb in Japan, very positive data out of Michigan, and new rules around short-term rentals in Toronto.
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\nA new startup called Misterb&b specifically welcomes LBGTQ guests, and our co-hosts debate the pros and cons of niche players fragmenting the market. Jasper and Glenn wrap up with a new Q&A segment that welcomes questions from Airbnb hosts. Listen in to learn how you might convince hesitant family members to list on Airbnb, and how establishing a three-night minimum stay might affect your ranking in search results. Email your questions to jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com!
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\nTopics Covered
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\nArticle #1: Introducing a New Way to Check In
\n•\tAirbnb adding check-in instructions tool
\n•\tHosts opt-in to provide clear, visual, in-app guides re: arrival
\n•\tProvide info once, all guests have access
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\nArticle #2: Toronto Proposes New Rules for Short-Term Rentals, Including Airbnb Properties
\n•\tMust rent out primary residence
\n•\tCrack down on commercial operators
\n•\tGood to clarify legal grey area
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\nArticle #3: Airbnb Gets the Legal Green Light in Japan
\n•\tRegistered hosts allowed to rent up to 180 days/year
\n•\tMost popular market in Asia-Pacific region
\n•\tBoosted economy by $8.3B in 2016
\n•\tHosting 2019 World Rugby Cup and 2020 Olympics
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\nArticle #4: Misterb&b Raises $8.5 Million to Build the Airbnb for the LGBTQ Community
\n•\tFrench startup with 100,000 hosts in 135 countries
\n•\tArgues that there is room for niche players
\n•\tIf market too fragmented, could get messy
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\nArticle #5: This is How Airbnb Will House 100,000 Refugees in the Next Five Years
\n•\tOpen Homes platform connects volunteers with refugee support organizations
\n•\tVacation rental hosts specify cause, how often
\n•\tAirbnb in good position to help (3.5 million listings)
\n•\t6,000 active volunteers so far, half not existing Airbnb listings
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\nArticle #6: Airbnb to Help Host 35,000 Refugees in Houses Across Greece
\n•\tWorking to find housing for asylum seekers
\n•\tRun in conjunction with Solidarity Now
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\nArticle #7: Home-Sharing Stimulates Michigan Economy
\n•\tEarned $25M through Airbnb in 2016
\n•\tBrought 188,000 visitors to state
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\nQ1: How do I overcome family resistance to list on Airbnb?
\n•\tFamiliarize family by staying in Airbnb as guests
\n•\tEncourage through podcast episodes of hesitant hosts who’ve had positive experiences
\n•\tReassure of accountability measures via virtual tour of site (insurance, ratings)
\n•\tDemonstrate income potential with analytics tool like AirDNA
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\nQ2: I want to establish a three-night minimum stay for my listing. Will I be penalized in search results?
\n•\tAirbnb doesn’t directly ‘punish’ hosts who establish such parameters
\n•\tWill result in fewer bookings/reviews, which does impact position in search results
\n•\tBest to start out with no minimum and earn crucial early reviews
\n•\tOnce build reputation, then consider establishing two- or three-night minimum
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\nResources Mentioned
\nArticle #1:press.atairbnb.com/introducing-a-new-way-to-check-in
\nArticle #2: bnn.","author_name":"Freewyld Foundry"}