{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"","title":"EP134: This Week in the World of Airbnb","description":"As Airbnb continues to grow and pursue its ambition of becoming the Superbrand of Travel, changes in the company’s model are sure to follow. On some fronts, Airbnb seems committed to maintaining the hands-off, platform-only approach to business in the sharing economy. Yet in other areas, they are taking a more proactive approach that allows the company more control over the guest experience.
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\nJasper is joined by Deanna Ting, Hospitality Editor for Skift, and David Jacoby, CEO and Co-founder of Hostfully, to discuss Airbnb’s pursuit of world domination in the travel space. Their round-table discussion delves into the company’s ongoing legal issues and how recent acquisitions point to a shift in the company’s tactics.
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\nListen in to learn how you can stay on top of what’s happening in the travel industry as well as the specifics of Airbnb’s evolving approach to business.
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\nTopics Covered
\nAirbnb’s Legal Issues
\n•\tCities more cognizant of complications that can arise with Airbnb
\n•\tCompany seems to have different response in Europe vs. US
\n•\tAirbnb assisting with enforcement of regulations in London and Amsterdam
\n•\tPartnership with Chicago shares host info with city, but raises privacy concerns
\nAirbnb Experiences
\n•\tOn brand
\n•\tUnlikely to match success of home product
\n•\tAnyone can apply, but tour guides hand-selected by Airbnb
\n•\tAirbnb involved in building itinerary
\nAirbnb Acquisitions
\n•\tLuxury Retreats indicates an intention to gain more control of guest experience
\n•\tTilt technology is a good fit to allow for ease of payment for groups
\nThe future of Airbnb
\n•\tContinued pursuit of Travel Superbrand status
\n•\tAddition of flights, complementary services
\n•\tPersistent regulatory issues
\n•\tIPO in 2018 or later
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\nResources Mentioned
\nskift.com
\nAirbnb Experiences
\nCo-Working Space Article
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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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