Are bloggers forbidden from talking about Airbnb?
Aug 17, 2014, 10:21 pm
#91
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Just as a data point, I tried to write a post about Airbnb today and some agents showed up and blew up my computer.
But seriously folks, I think this question is actually a catalyst for an interesting bifurcation we're all kind of seeing in this space. You have your points bloggers who talk about travel and then travel bloggers who talk about points, and the gulf is getting wider and wider between them. For a points blogger it (albeit most of the time) makes little sense to talk about Airbnb because most can't use points to stay in the properties they advertise.
But seriously folks, I think this question is actually a catalyst for an interesting bifurcation we're all kind of seeing in this space. You have your points bloggers who talk about travel and then travel bloggers who talk about points, and the gulf is getting wider and wider between them. For a points blogger it (albeit most of the time) makes little sense to talk about Airbnb because most can't use points to stay in the properties they advertise.
Sep 1, 2014, 6:40 am
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On a related note, are bloggers also forbidden from talking about this resource?
http://hovelstay.com/
They only accept college students but apparently up through grad school which does extent the possibilities and age range a bit.
I don't know about you guys, but I'm actually willing to fund a Kickstarter for OMAAT to review this or this 4 acre property After all if he doesn't review it, who will?
http://hovelstay.com/
They only accept college students but apparently up through grad school which does extent the possibilities and age range a bit.
I don't know about you guys, but I'm actually willing to fund a Kickstarter for OMAAT to review this or this 4 acre property After all if he doesn't review it, who will?
Sep 3, 2014, 10:09 pm
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Personally I find Airbnb's fees to be rather high for what they provide (often 10-12% for the renter). These fees can add up, especially if/when they tack on hotel taxes. Hopefully some of the smaller rental sites will gain popularity as well to keep fees lower.
I'm happy hotels are getting some competition for leisure travel. We all benefit from the extra choice.
Sep 4, 2014, 12:13 pm
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Sep 16, 2014, 3:14 pm
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Certainly no other private rental site has gained the traction Airbnb has over the last 5 years. But who have you seen claiming it is the first?
Personally I find Airbnb's fees to be rather high for what they provide (often 10-12% for the renter). These fees can add up, especially if/when they tack on hotel taxes. Hopefully some of the smaller rental sites will gain popularity as well to keep fees lower.
I'm happy hotels are getting some competition for leisure travel. We all benefit from the extra choice.
Personally I find Airbnb's fees to be rather high for what they provide (often 10-12% for the renter). These fees can add up, especially if/when they tack on hotel taxes. Hopefully some of the smaller rental sites will gain popularity as well to keep fees lower.
I'm happy hotels are getting some competition for leisure travel. We all benefit from the extra choice.
Sep 17, 2014, 7:50 am
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Just stumbled on this thread. So many great posts about chain hotels and the addiction to the supposed "perks".
Maybe when an Airbnb branded credit card is released, the bloggers will start paying attention
Maybe when an Airbnb branded credit card is released, the bloggers will start paying attention