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: Platform
An online platform or marketplace that connects short-term rental property owners or managers with potential guests, facilitating bookings and communication.
A temporary or permanent deactivation of a host or guest account on a short-term rental platform due to violations of terms of service, safety concerns, or other policy breaches.
An online platform that allows homeowners to rent out their private swimming pools by the hour to guests.
Refers to a large number or wide variety of short-term rental listings available on a platform or in a particular market.
The design and layout of the software or platform used by hosts to manage their short-term rentals, impacting the ease of use, navigation, and overall experience.
A centralized online platform or interface providing short-term rental hosts with access to key information, tools, and performance metrics related to their listings, bookings, and guest communication.
An online platform connecting property owners with potential co-hosts offering management services for short-term rentals.