Skift Take
The U.S. alternative accommodations market remains a one-horse race with Airbnb leading its rivals, but the brand's smart first-mover advantage has also turned it into the whipping boy for local tax authorities and hotel lobbies. This turbulent landscape leaves plenty of room for new consumer-facing brands but also opportunities across the broader alternative accommodations ecosystem.
Today we are launching the latest report in our Skift Trends Reports service, The State of Alternative Accommodations 2016
The complex issues and questions being raised by alternative accommodations providers are clear proof that these businesses are no longer in their infancy, or startup stages. As Airbnb, HomeAway, FlipKey, and others enter into adolescence, they’re being confronted with the reality that there’s much more involved in enabling people to belong anywhere or live like a local.
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In this latest report, we analyze the sharing economy and alternative accommodations in the context of regulation in the United States, its impact on housing and traditional hotel markets — but also take a peak at the bigger technology ecosystem now developing around brands like Airbnb, the clear global front runner in this race to win the hearts and minds of the consumer.
The Alternative Accommodations Ecosystem
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