Airbnb Hosting EP 172 This Week in the World of Airbnb
Summary
In this episode, Jasper and Glenn discuss Airbnb's exponential growth in London despite regulatory concerns, a racist incident and subsequent legal penalty against an Airbnb host, and Airbnb's fight against lobby groups by demanding transparency of their funding sources. They also address a listener question regarding makeup stains on white bedding and towels, plus Jasper shares personal feedback from his Airbnb stay in SoHo.
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