Insight
The valuation of Ennismore as a collection of 200 hotels with a good restaurant business, rather than a platform with its own demand engine, leads to a valuation discount.

Ennismore's IPO filing offers insights into Airbnb's potential hotel strategy. The article highlights the exchange of hotel credibility and F&B depth for Airbnb's demand and home revenue. Ennismore is valued at €3.2 billion, with potential for a US listing.
The valuation of Ennismore as a collection of 200 hotels with a good restaurant business, rather than a platform with its own demand engine, leads to a valuation discount.