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Airbnb
Airbnb Experiences at IPO
Airbnb need Experiences to remain a successful core to their efforts, and not only to bolster revenue. A point of difference in its inevitable consumer competition with Vrbo and Booking.com, Experiences are a venture Airbnb is keen to highlight and validate ahead of its IPO. But just how significant are they?
Airbnb at IPO part V: How has Airbnb reacted to the COVID-19 crisis?
The Coronavirus pandemic has hit the world hard, with travel one of the most affected industries. As such, Airbnb and its competitors have all been faced with an exceptionally tough climate, but have their performances suffered equally?
Airbnb at IPO part IV: How well has Airbnb adapted from its sharing economy origins?
A hunger for innovation and growth has driven Airbnb since its inception. As the distance between Airbnb and its unique origins has grown, so has the hunger, and need, to find new unique offerings. The IPO provides a moment to revisit some of these initiatives, such as Airbnb Experiences, Airbnb Plus & mid-term stays.
Airbnb at IPO part III: How meaningful are Airbnb’s competitors?
Airbnb has positioned and acquitted itself as THE alternative to hotels. Synonymous though it is with vacation rentals, Airbnb faces competition from big budget companies. While the biggest threat to Airbnb’s revenue is a fall in reservations, the most likely driver of this scenario is competition. The strength of Airbnb’s competitors therefore carries big weight in the forthcoming Airbnb IPO.
Airbnb at IPO part II: How powerful & durable is the Airbnb brand?
Airbnb’s vision of ‘belonging anywhere’ has captured the imagination and custom of millions. With brand so critical in a travel industry dominated by Google, a question surrounding the Airbnb IPO is: just how powerful is the Airbnb brand? Moreover, can it retain and attract yet more consumers to continue to grow in the face of changing demand and competition?
Airbnb at IPO part I: Who are today’s Airbnb hosts and how loyal are they?
While the precise alchemy of Airbnb’s brand is a mystery, Airbnb’s supply and its host community is surely a huge ingredient. How hosts & their loyalty to Airbnb have changed are therefore crucial questions ahead of the Airbnb IPO.
Vacation rental listing fees & length of stay discounts in your area
Our new vacation rental listing fees and discounts breakdown gives you visibility over average cleaning and service fees and length of stay discounts of property managers in your area. So why is this going to revolutionise your short term rental pricing?
Airbnb Plus: what, how & why?
Recently we wrote about Airbnb’s Superhost program; what it is, how to get it and what it’s worth. Now, it’s the turn of Airbnb Plus. How do you get a listing awarded a Plus badge, and what does the data say you stand to gain if you do? Read on for more…
Airbnb Superhost: what, how & why
Airbnb’s host reward program ‘Superhost’ exists to highlight top performing hosts in the community to potential guests, but exactly what is a Superhost? How do you become an Airbnb Superhost? And what does the data say about the benefits of being a Superhost?
What is the Vrbo / Booking.com / Airbnb cancellation policy?
As a vacation rental property manager it is important to know your cancellation policies well to ensure happy guests and no surprise revenue losses. Here we take a look at Airbnb, Vrbo & Booking.com cancellation policies.
OTA differences: Airbnb vs Vrbo vs Booking.com
No matter if you’re a guest, host or property manager, this guide to OTAs, will help you understand the differences between Airbnb and Vrbo and Booking.com. Which services do they offer? What are the costs? And crucially for hosts & property managers, how do the typical bookings on each platform differ?