Airbnb 2018 in Review and Look Ahead
Summary
This podcast episode from Get Paid For Your Pad reviews Airbnb's 2018 performance and discusses the future. Hosts should pay attention to the focus shift towards professional operators and the introduction of Airbnb Plus and Select as they influence platform dynamics. Consider researching and understanding these changes to optimize your strategy.
Key Insights
- •Airbnb topped 1B revenue in 2018.
- •Airbnb is shifting towards a focus on professional operators in an effort to grow horizontally, introducing Airbnb Plus and Airbnb Select.
Action Items
- ✓Consider how the introduction of Airbnb Plus and Airbnb Select may impact your visibility and competitive positioning.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Hostfully: Connect with Margot (CEO of Hostfully) at margot@hostfully.com or visit www.hostfully.com.(www.hostfully.com)
- →Jasper Ribbers: Follow Jasper Ribbers on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasperribbers(https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasperribbers)
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