The phenomenon where a platform or service becomes more valuable as more users join and contribute to it, such as the increasing number of listings and guests on Airbnb and VRBO.
Glossary Term: Listings
A search engine that aggregates listings from multiple short-term rental platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com, allowing travelers to compare prices and amenities across different sites.
The common action of browsing through short-term rental listings on mobile apps using a swiping gesture to quickly view options.
The process of distributing short-term rental listings across multiple online travel agencies (OTAs) and booking platforms to reach a wider audience.
Refers to a large number or wide variety of short-term rental listings available on a platform or in a particular market.
The estimated number of active short-term rental listings and revenue generated in Olathe, Kansas, reflecting the scale of the local industry.
A hypothetical feature, referencing Salesforce’s Einstein AI, that analyzes guest data to suggest personalized recommendations for optimizing property listings, pricing, and amenities.