TikTok HATES AirBNB. I don't think that the tech folks have realized how reviled AirBnB has become. The main issue I hear about - and have personally experienced - are hosts requiring a ~$200 "cleaning fee," then ALSO requiring chores to be done at checkout time. There's also STILL a lot of reports of cameras in showers, toilets, etc - and total silence from AirBNB. They need to deal with these issues immediately.
Then, if you protest, they nuke your AirBNB rating and you can't book anywhere else. Ok, great - I'll go back to Marriott. It's cheaper, has on-site security, a pool, and I don't have to take out the trash.
Given TikTok's algorithm, it's hard to make a statement about TikTok in general. Most likely, you engage with anti-AirBnB content, so that's what you see more of.
That would require them to change their model to a curated list of rentals as opposed to a smorgasbord of shit. They know the more quality controls they put in place will result in less available units so there really isn't a motivation to crack down on shit rentals.
Eventually when enough people stop using the platform someone in a boardroom will ask why rentals are down and someone in market research will say quality control of rentals at which some pea brained solution will be dreamt up.
Also want to point out superhosts might of been attempt to address this problem but I've routinely picked superhosts and many have disappointed.
A small section may violently hate them (i've stopped using Airbnb as well) but the fact they are making increasing revenues is a sign that it's not working. I would love to know why some people aren't price sensitive.
Correct. Honestly, I'm a bit dismayed at the radio silence from AirBNB's Product teams in this thread. Vercel, Fly.io, AWS would be in here immediately.
i don't protest, i just don't do the tasks they ask me to. i don't know my rating but I've never had problems booking Airbnb's. if they want me to clean they can't charge a cleaning fee.
Then, if you protest, they nuke your AirBNB rating and you can't book anywhere else. Ok, great - I'll go back to Marriott. It's cheaper, has on-site security, a pool, and I don't have to take out the trash.