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Chamarti Sreekar

Passionate about Pos... • 1m

Would you let a stranger stay in your home for a night? That’s the question Airbnb had to answer repeatedly. Fast forward to 2021—150 million users, 7 million listings, and over $6 billion in revenue. By 2022, it evolved again with game-changing updates. Instead of searching by location, Airbnb introduced 56 categories like treehouses and beach homes, making booking faster by focusing on experiences. Split Stays let travelers book two different homes in one trip, expanding search results by 40% and solving limited availability issues without adding more properties. AirCover provided guest protection, smoother check-ins, and a 24-hour safety line, helping Airbnb attract high-value travelers. The key takeaways? Simplify choices, maximize resources, and build trust. Airbnb’s strategy wasn’t just about features—it was a masterclass in innovation and customer experience.

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Kimiko

Posts about startup ... • 1m

airbnb would've failed if started in india back then

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Anonymous 1

Hey I am on Medial • 1m

Lol trust still is their weaker list because fancy features aside, horror stories of bad stays, last-minute cancellations, and unfair refunds are still rampant. If trust was their focus, they’d fix host-guest disputes better, not just add a 24-hour hotline.

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