My Reaction to Brian Chesky's $250 Million Host Pay Out Plan.
Summary
Richard Fertig and Erika Bossi react to Brian Chesky's $250 million host payout plan in response to the backlash regarding Airbnb's COVID-19 cancellation policy. The discussion includes Airbnb's transition from a community to a business and the implications of its guest-centric policies, with a call for hosts to diversify their platforms and focus on planning for a strong summer season.
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