Airbnb Hosting EP 205: This Week in the World of Airbnb
Summary
This episode of Get Paid For Your Pad discusses Airbnb's smart pricing algorithm, a Morgan Stanley study indicating a slowdown in Airbnb growth, the Hyatt CEO's positive view of Airbnb as a disruptor, Airbnb's growth in China, and the world's most successful Airbnb landlord. It also touches on the importance of balancing guest communication with enjoying life and offers a tool for automating this process.
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