• 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.
  • APassenger@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    Cleaning fees are just overhead on staying now. But if you don’t tidy your rating will take a hit.

    It’s a scam coming and going. But it’s often cheaper and with more selection on location. The last two, I think, are really what keeps them around.

    • fuzzzerd@programming.dev
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      2 months ago

      Ability to zero in on location is definitely the thing that keeps me on the platform. I can’t say its always cheaper, it maybe in some cases but its often equal or higher than a budget hotel in my experience. The fact that I can get a unit with a kitchen and within walking distance of a few of my planned vacation activities is the reason I check it out.