EP160: This Week in the World of Airbnb
Summary
This Get Paid for Your Pad episode discusses Airbnb's global activity, including potential deals in China and its success in Cuba. It also covers the crackdown on unlicensed rentals in Barcelona and Airbnb's surge in online traffic. Hosts should be aware of market trends and regulatory changes impacting their business.
Key Insights
- •Barcelona is cracking down on unlicensed holiday rentals, with 7,000 unlicensed rentals identified.
- •Cuban hosts have earned nearly $40M since April 2015 on Airbnb.
- •Airbnb site traffic is up more than 31% since Q1 of last year, surpassing all hotel brands and metasearch sites.
Action Items
- ✓If you have listings in Barcelona, ensure compliance with local regulations to avoid penalties.Effort: mediumImpact: high
Tools & Resources
- →Aviva IQ: This episode mentions Aviva IQ for automated guest messaging.
- →Get Paid For Your Pad: Jasper Ribbers' Get Paid For Your Pad podcast.
Common Mistakes
- ⚠Failing to comply with local regulations in Barcelona could result in the inability to renew existing licenses.
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