OVERALL BED AND BREAKFAST INDUSTY
STATUS OF THE OVERALL INDUSTRY A bed and breakfast is typically a small lodging establishment that offers overnight stays for guests and sometimes serves breakfast in the morning. These places are typically private homes that use their spare rooms for the guests. There are numerous reasons for travelers to choose Bed and Breakfast establishments over traditional hotels. Bed and Breakfast lodgings on the average are at least fifty percent cheaper than traditional hotels, they are more personal than traditional hotels, and they are most often in neighborhoods as opposed to hotel districts which gives the homier feel. There are a few drawbacks to B&B’s however. A guest may not have a private bathroom or a television in their room as they would in a hotel. The fact that they are in specific …show more content…
Initially it was, “Airbnb is a trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique accommodations around the world – online or from a mobile phone or tablet.” Now, their mission statement and slogan is simply, “Belong Anywhere.” The meaning behind and goal of this statement is to help create a world where you can belong anywhere; you get the feeling of actually living in a place as opposed to just visiting it. The experience of visiting Scotland and staying at the Marriott would be a great experience, but staying in a castle would be an entirely different …show more content…
Unlike hotel chains that have building costs, furniture, electricity, etc; Airbnb has none of those. Therefore, Airbnb has no products that they offer. The service is the key point for Airbnb. They provide a platform for travelers and homeowners to connect. They have cultivated an environment where travelers feel safe entering into other’s homes for a day, week, or an extended
STATUS OF THE OVERALL INDUSTRY A bed and breakfast is typically a small lodging establishment that offers overnight stays for guests and sometimes serves breakfast in the morning. These places are typically private homes that use their spare rooms for the guests. There are numerous reasons for travelers to choose Bed and Breakfast establishments over traditional hotels. Bed and Breakfast lodgings on the average are at least fifty percent cheaper than traditional hotels, they are more personal than traditional hotels, and they are most often in neighborhoods as opposed to hotel districts which gives the homier feel. There are a few drawbacks to B&B’s however. A guest may not have a private bathroom or a television in their room as they would in a hotel. The fact that they are in specific …show more content…
Initially it was, “Airbnb is a trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique accommodations around the world – online or from a mobile phone or tablet.” Now, their mission statement and slogan is simply, “Belong Anywhere.” The meaning behind and goal of this statement is to help create a world where you can belong anywhere; you get the feeling of actually living in a place as opposed to just visiting it. The experience of visiting Scotland and staying at the Marriott would be a great experience, but staying in a castle would be an entirely different …show more content…
Unlike hotel chains that have building costs, furniture, electricity, etc; Airbnb has none of those. Therefore, Airbnb has no products that they offer. The service is the key point for Airbnb. They provide a platform for travelers and homeowners to connect. They have cultivated an environment where travelers feel safe entering into other’s homes for a day, week, or an extended