Tourism in the US has increased every year from 2014 to 2017, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Its evident with the explosion of companies like Airbnb, FlipKey, TurnKey, and transportation companies like Uber and Lift. While traveling is becoming more widespread and easier there’s one aspect that is […]
“What’s your biggest pain point in hosting?” was the question an Airbnb owner asked others in a community forum for Airbnb hosts. Owners took turns sharing their greatest pain points for managing their property, guests, and bookings. Gate Labs created the world’s first all-in-one video smart lock for busy residence […]
Using non-invasive technology to regulate the sharing economy If you own or rent a property, there’s a pretty good chance that someone is willing to pay you to stay there for a few nights, whether it’s a family on vacation or a group of college kids on spring break. It’s […]
In July 2017, while staying in a struggling Airbnb in Tallinn, Estonia, the book concept for Optimize YOUR Airbnb hit Daniel V. Rusteen, prior Airbnb employee and owner of OptimizeMyAirbnb.com. Over the next six months, the book would come together and be considered the definitive source for any serious Airbnb […]
Overview: The Party Squasher is perfect for Airbnb hosts who rent out an entire home on Airbnb. Although the device would also be useful for hosts who rent a private room, it might not be as necessary since someone else is often going to be there to help monitor activity. As […]
Airbnb has changed my life in a multitude of ways. Sharing my three bedroom home with complete strangers for an entire year altered my perception regarding personal space. It’s not something that I particularly thought I would enjoy, but given my financial situation, it made sense. I’m all about utilizing resources […]
Even though Airbnb is the largest home-sharing platform in the world, many people have not heard of Airbnb. Others may have heard of Airbnb, but do not understand how it works or who would use it. In this article I will explain what Airbnb is, how it works, and who […]
I was at a cross-road in life… My partner and I were living in Germany but it was not an ideal situation. I was well-educated with a Master’s degree in Business Administration working as a factory operator. Even though I loved my partner, there were no jobs available in my […]
Rebecca and I recently purchased a new home in St. Petersburg, Florida. We sold all of our belongings when we moved from Canada, so our new home was a blank canvas. Over the past month we have been working to furnish our residence. The home is a 3-bedroom, but we […]
What do I do with my luggage when I arrive in New York City, but can’t check in to my Airbnb yet? We all face luggage storage issues when traveling. The dead air between check-in times, and your arrival or departure, is an old problem in the new economy. Subbnb.com–a new […]