Airbnb’s success story is one of idealism, disruption and
stratospheric growth, and if the company’s founders have their way, the story
may just be getting started. Over the past decade, the company has expanded from
a single air mattress on the floor of the founders’ apartment to 4 million
private accommodation listings in over 191 countries worldwide – giving Airbnb
more supply than the number of rooms
for the top five hotel chains combined. The company has been profitable since
mid-2016 and, as of March 2017, had a valuation of $31 billion.
- Introduction
- Airbnb’s Impact on Hotels and Beyond
- The Dream of the One-Stop Shop
- Acquisitions
- Conclusion