Airbnb Hosting EP 195: This Week in the World of Airbnb
Summary
This episode of "Get Paid For Your Pad" discusses Airbnb's partnership with WeWork to target business travelers, the company's growth in India, struggles in the Chinese market, and the arrest of a host for hidden cameras. The hosts also cover Airbnb's Open Homes program for California wildfire victims and the importance of complying with surveillance device disclosure rules.
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