{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"","title":"EP150: This Week in the World of Airbnb","description":"One of the more frustrating aspect of international travel is cell access. Wi-Fi isn’t always available, and additional data plans can be costly. What do you do without access to maps and information? It can make for a harrowing experience in an unfamiliar place where you may or may not be able to communicate with the locals. Just ask Jasper about his trip to Moscow!
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\nDavid Jacoby, Co-founder and President of Hostfully, joins Jasper to discuss all of the ways that Airbnb is trying to do the right thing. To start, the company is developing a solution to the cell access problem, and their patent application made headlines this week. Airbnb is also working to make things right with regard to racial discrimination on the platform, as well as host non-compliance with regulations in the city of San Francisco.
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\nIn addition to those stories, David and Jasper cover an organization that is most decidedly not concerned with doing the right thing. Listen in and learn about the misleading anti-Airbnb ad sponsored by Share Better DC.
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\nTopics Covered
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\nArticle #1: Airbnb is Trying to Solve This Irritating Problem for Travelers
\n•\tPatent submission for device geared toward travelers with no Wi-Fi or cell network access
\n•\tWould allow traveler to download trip info (i.e.: maps, messages, etc.)
\n•\tConvenience for hosts of international travelers
\n•\tEvidence of Airbnb’s intention to expand beyond home stays
\n•\tAligns with Chesky’s commitment to solve the problems of travel
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\nArticle #2: Airbnb, HomeAway Reach Deal with San Francisco Over Registering Hosts
\n•\tEnds lawsuit filed in June over rules imposing steep fines for unregistered hosts
\n•\t2,100 hosts registered, 8,000 listings in the city
\n•\tHosts will be able to register through the company websites (rather than in person)
\n•\tAirbnb will share information with the city for verification
\n•\tGoes into effect in eight months
\n•\tA significant drop in the number of listings is likely
\n•\tMay have unintended consequences, e.g.: renters migrating to unregulated platforms, loss of tax revenue
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\nArticle #3: Woman in Anti-Airbnb Ad Showing Anacostia is an Actress
\n•\tMisleading anti-Airbnb ad sponsored by Share Better DC
\n•\tWoman in commercial is an actor from NYC
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\nArticle #4: Airbnb Will Let California Screen Some Hosts for Racial Bias
\n•\tAgreement with California Department of Fair Employment and Housing
\n•\tDFEH will create fake accounts to see if host is complying with fair housing laws
\n•\tScreenings limited to hosts with three or more listings (6,000 of the 76,000 total)
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\nResources Mentioned
\nArticle #1: refinery29.com/2017/04/152318/airbnb-problem-solving-wifi-for-travelers
\nArticle #2: marketwatch.com/story/airbnb-homeaway-reach-deal-with-san-francisco-over-registering-hosts-2017-05-01
\nArticle #3: nbcwashington.com/news/local/Woman-in-Misleading-Anti-Airbnb-Ad-Showing-Anacostia-Is-An-Actress-420752283.html
\nArticle #4: fortune.com/2017/04/29/airbnb-california-racial-bias/
\nHarvard Study on \"Racial Discrimination in the Sharing Economy\"
\nHSDC Trade Show
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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!","author_name":"Freewyld Foundry"}