{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5afc793a028014b853c89db4/5afc7961e704e1406c13f5aa?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"EP132: This Week in the World of Airbnb","description":"It was a quiet news week for Airbnb, though the themes of acquisitions, group travel and regulations remain top of mind.<br />\n<br />\nThis week, Jasper chats with Margot Schmorak, CEO and Co-Founder of Hostfully. They deliberate Airbnb’s recent acquisition of micropayments platform Tilt as well as an interesting perspective on regulations that appeared on BaconsRebellion.com this week.<br />\n<br />\nMargot also covers her recent Airbnb experiences in Hawaii, offering feedback to hosts regarding consistency and responsiveness, and Jasper shares a recent investment that will make his international travels easier – and more exclusive!<br />\n<br />\nTopics Covered<br />\nArticle #1: Airbnb Buys Tilt, Signaling Its Growing Interest in Group Travel<br />\n•\tMicropayment platform that had early success on college campuses<br />\n•\tTilt talent now part of Airbnb<br />\n•\tIndicates a plan to enter the group travel space<br />\nArticle #2: Just a Thought: Instead of Extending Regs to Airbnb Rentals, Let’s Roll Back Regs on Hotels<br />\n•\tThe hotel lobby argues that Airbnb should be subject to the same regulations<br />\n•\tDue to sites like Yelp, some of these consumer protections may be obsolete<br />\n•\tAuthor suggests a review and reduction of the current regulations<br />\nMargot’s Feedback for Airbnb Hosts<br />\n•\tConsider interviewing your guests to find out what stood out<br />\n•\tHighlight what differentiates you in the listing title<br />\n•\tBe sure the information you provide guests is accurate<br />\n•\tIt is better to under-promise and overdeliver than to create unrealistic expectations<br />\nJasper’s New Membership in JetSmarter<br />\n•\tAirbnb for private jets<br />\n•\tUnlimited flights for $15,000 annual membership<br />\n•\tLess hassle at the airport<br />\n•\tWorthwhile for travelers who take several international flights per year<br />\n<br />\nResources Mentioned<br />\nArticle #1: fastcompany.com/3068446/new-money/airbnb-buys-tilt-signaling-its-growing-interest-in-group-travel<br />\nArticle #2: baconsrebellion.com/heres-an-idea-instead-of-extending-regs-to-airbnb-rentals-lets-roll-back-regs-on-hotels-and-bbs/<br />\njetsmarter.com<br />\n <br />\nConnect with Jasper<br />\nEmail: jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com<br />\nTwitter: @GetPaidForUrPad<br />\nInstagram: @GetPaidForYourPad <br />\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpad<br />\n<br />\nThis episode is sponsored by Aviva IQ. Aviva IQ automates messages to your Airbnb guests. It's also free!","author_name":"Freewyld Foundry"}