jeanine panzica
Airbnb and Revenue Management: Hotels Still Maintain Upper Hand
University of Houston | February 26, 2018
by Jeanine Panzica We all know Airbnb is great for travelers, and within that statement are countless illustrations and some one-ups over hotels. Who doesn't love personal amenities left by actual home/apartment owners, even if it is a cat? Ultimately, Airbnb can insert a traveler into their destination in ways a hotel cannot and all for a relatively agreeable price. But when asked if the hotel industry is under threat of Airbnb, the answer is no. A plus for travelers, the bulk of the cost of an Airbnb stay is set by the host, they oversee nightly price, cleaning fees, and have discrepancy over extra guest and other fees. This limits th...
1
Technology
2
Appointments/People on the Move
3
Operations
4
Industry Happenings
5
All Things Independent
Today's News
Le Méridien Fort Worth Downtown Selects General Manager and Director of Sales
AKA Welcomes Hotel AKA Washington Circle to the DMV Metro Area
Valor Hospitality Partners Selected to Manage DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Huntsville South
Virgin Hotels Chicago Names Anderson Foote as New General Manager
As the first news aggregate for the hotel industry, Hotel-Online is the industry’s must-read daily news source for everything hotel curated for busy professionals. Sign up today for industry news delivered to your inbox.