Airbnb Hosting EP 124 This Week in the World of Airbnb
Summary
This episode discusses Airbnb's response to the travel ban, its achievement of profitability in late 2016, and introduces Traveling Spoon, a platform for cultural culinary experiences. It also covers an investor's personal update on purchasing property in Cali, Colombia, for short-term rentals.
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