Airbnb Experiments With Hotel-Like Concept Outside Orlando
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Airbnb is partnering to develop ersatz hotels replete with front-desk staff and keyless entry. The area outside of Orlando, which is known for periods of intense lodging demand, seems a good enough place to test this new concept.
There has been speculation for some time regarding Airbnb developing concepts that seamlessly operate shared apartments inside traditional residential buildings.
As homesharing has moved into the mainstream, the ability to share rooms or entire units on online marketplaces without hassle has also become a major perk for people looking to invest in property.
Airbnb will partner with Miami-based real estate developer Newgard Development Group on a new apartment building development in Kissimmee, Fla., designed to better facilitate sharing apartments. Newgard is an established boutique hotel and residential developer in Miami which has steadily been expanding its operations across F
