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Yeah predictability is a definite concern. However, many AirBnBs are more convenient in many ways. My place is accessed by touchscreen code and I let visitors
by exclusiv 10y ago
Yeah predictability is a definite concern. However, many AirBnBs are more convenient in many ways.
My place is accessed by touchscreen code and I let visitors check in whenever they want and usually let them check out late at no charge if requested. 50M internet. Killer kitchen, tons of work space, grill, new hot tub.
AirBnB is pushing more hosts toward instant book which will make it easier for business travel. They also prioritize hosts that respond quickly because booking has to be easy to convert, especially for last minute bookings and biz travel.
It may not be for you, but many on business don't necessarily look for an experience - they just want amenities and features they have at home. Younger people are generally more excited about AirBnB too so that will drive more growth and adoption as they become the traveling warriors.
AirBnB and others need not take huge market share from hotels that cater to business travelers to cause them to hurt. Expenses are on the rise for hotels and changes in the minimum wage and labor laws will have a big impact too. The industry pays very little and demands a lot from their employees.
- ghaff 10y agoThat sounds great. And I definitely would be more than happy to latch onto a repeat experience that was like that. It's just that as a business traveler I'm just not that open to experimenting to finding the exceptional. I'm not even necessarily a particularly representative business traveler. I like my points but I don't organize trips around them. I don't need or use a lot of traditional hotel amenities like fitness centers. I don't need concierges. I just don't want complications when my plane is delayed 5 hours that involve calling some guy to coordinate getting a key.