Airbnb's struggles go beyond people spending less. It's losing some travelers to hotels. - eviltoast
Airbnb stock tumbled after the company predicted slowing demand. Some Airbnb fans say they now favor hotels' consistency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Airbnb stock tumbled 14% in one day after the company predicted slowing demand.
  • Some former Airbnb diehards say they now prefer the consistency of hotels.
  • Airbnb said it might increase travelers’ ability to book hotel rooms through Airbnb.
  • GBU_28@lemm.eeEnglish
    88·
    2 months ago

    Sounds great.

    Allow Airbnb to return to it’s roots:

    Small time short term rentals used when the owner is away. And for remote locations where no hotel exists.

    • femtech@midwest.social
      35·
      2 months ago

      Yeah, it was great to stay in a million dollar house on the top of a mountain next to a state park for a weekend, but I choose a hotel when I’m just going to a city for something.