You're forgetting families, folks who prefer to cook their own food, and the fact that in many places, AirBNBs can let you sleep more people than a hotel room f

You're forgetting families, folks who prefer to cook their own food, and the fact that in many places, AirBNBs can let you sleep more people than a hotel room for less money. Also, depending on your destination, there might be AirBNBs where there aren't hotels (in city neighborhoods, near your relatives, etc.). Hotels still work for some folks, some of the time. Likewise AirBNBs/VRBOs, etc. Different benefits, but they're definitely there.