{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"","title":"EP154: This Week in the World of Airbnb","description":"Airbnb is learning the art of the deal, and the homesharing platform is all over the news this week for efforts to collaborate with local governments in Latin America, Japanese luxury resorts, and the city of San Francisco.
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\nJasper is chatting about these partnerships with none other than Hostfully VP of Strategic Partnerships, Nicole Prentice Williams. They explore Airbnb’s proactive approach to compromise with city governments in the growing Latin American market, their deal with Japanese luxury resorts to help boost occupancy, and the $15M agreement to expand their ‘urban campus’ in San Francisco.
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\nThey also cover the story of a first-time Airbnb user who was scammed by a phony listing in Amsterdam as well as the details of the registration process for hosts in San Francisco. Listen in to learn about these headlines – and Jasper’s challenging experiences as an Airbnb guest in Moscow and St. Petersburg!
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\nTopics Covered
\nArticle #1: Brit Tourist Scammed Out of £915 for a Holiday Getaway Advertised Through Airbnb in Amsterdam
\n•\tScammer lured first-time Airbnb user with phony listing
\n•\tGuest provided email address, received email with payment info
\n•\tSent payment, then learned that listing was fraudulent
\n•\tAirbnb typically blocks contact information
\n•\tPerhaps email address was provided in screen shot undetected by filter
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\nArticle #2: Airbnb Looks to Latin America, Now its Fastest-Growing Market
\n•\tUsing different approach – collaborating with local governments
\n•\tArrangement with Mexico City to pay 3% tax (consistent with hotels)
\n•\tSmart to compromise before resistance, costly litigation
\n•\tIn talks with Buenos Aires and Sao Paulo as well
\n•\tWill be in competition with Hotel Urbano
\n•\tExpanding staff and opening offices in Latin America as well
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\nArticle #3: Airbnb to Launch Luxury Reservation Service in Japan
\n•\tFocus on traditional inns, specialty hotels (i.e.: hot springs resorts)
\n•\tHotels pay 10% commission to Airbnb and Evolable Asia
\n•\tHope to boost low occupancy rates (38% at traditional inns, 57% at resort hotels in 2016)
\n•\tAligns with Experiences initiative
\n•\tNeed to remain transparent so guests realize booking hotel room
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\nArticle #4: Airbnb in Talks for San Francisco Expansion as it Snaps Up Space for Urban Campus
\n•\tLeasing office space one block away from headquarters
\n•\t$15M expansion will dominate area
\n•\tPlan to double the number of employees to 3,000
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\nArticle #5: How Does Airbnb’s Deal with SF Work?
\n•\tInterview-style article
\n•\tAgreement requires hosts to register, can be done through site (Airbnb or HomeAway)
\n•\tRegistration deadline is September 6, 2017
\n•\tListings without registration number will be blocked
\n•\tNeighbors will receive notice of short-term rentals within 300 feet
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\nResources Mentioned
\nArticle #1:thesun.co.uk/news/3543284/brit-tourist-scammed-airbnb-amsterdam/
\nArticle #2: nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11855376
\nArticle #3: asia.nikkei.com/Business/Companies/Airbnb-to-launch-luxury-reservation-service-in-Japan
\nArticle #4: bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2017/05/09/airbnb-san-francisco-expansion.html
\nArticle #5: sfchronicle.com/business/article/How-does-Airbnb-s-deal-with-SF-work-11139753.php
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\nConnect with Jasper
\nEmail: jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com
\nTwitter: @GetPaidForUrPad
\nInstagram: @GetPaidForYourPad
\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpad
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\nThis episode is sponsored by Aviva IQ. Aviva IQ automates messages to your Airbnb guests. It's also free!
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