#2.7 What should travelers know about Airbnb?
This week, we’re exploring a topic that’s on the minds of a lot of travelers these days: short-term tourist rentals, which is a service offered by a lot of companies, but perhaps the most well known is Airbnb.
First up, Dr. Daniel Guttentag of the College of Charleston joins the show to explain why short-term rentals hold so much appeal, and to tell us how these kinds of services have evolved over the years. He also describes some of the impacts of short-term rentals, and offers some advice for travelers who are looking to have a positive impact when they book a rental stay.
Next, Paige speaks to Jonathan Reyes, co-founder of a cooperative called Fairbnb that is taking a collaborative approach to offering rented tourist accommodation in popular destinations in Europe and beyond. And listen up for a few snippets from Paige’s recent trip to Florence with her family.
Thank you so much for listening!
Resources
Donation page for the UN Refugee Agency's work to support Ukrainian families
Dr. Daniel Guttentag and his research on Airbnb
Paige’s 2021 story on Airbnb in Barcelona for The New York Times (unlocked link)
A 2016 article in The Guardian about Fairbnb
