Do Rising Gas Prices Affect Airbnb Demand? (Ep463)
Summary
In this episode, Eric and Jasper discuss how rising gas prices and overall increasing travel costs may affect Airbnb demand, covering topics like average guest travel distances and potentially affected accommodations. They reference an AirDNA report on travel trends, emphasizing the relevance of location-based booking data and the need to maintain exceptional guest experiences to justify higher expenses. The call to apply for their Legends X Mastermind program for STR owners is made.
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