Airbnb: обзор для будущих исследований

Abstract

Airbnb has attracted more and more research over the past few years. The company is considered a disruptive force in the traditional housing industry. A predominant criticism of Airbnb is that because its providers do not adhere to the same regulatory standards (taxation, security, etc.) as traditional lodging providers, they have an unfair advantage over hotels. As a result, Airbnb is often blamed for lower hotel demand, resulting in correspondingly lower revenues, average rates and occupancy rates. Constant lawsuits against the service in various cities in Europe and the United States, Airbnb counterclaims, indicate the absence of an understandable and effective regulatory system in this area. The analysis shows that most states have not yet made final decisions on how to respond to sharing platforms and what effective oversight mechanisms are needed. The response to the sharing economy remains fragmented. The purpose of this paper is to highlight the multifaceted nature of Airbnb's research challenges that challenged the traditional economic model, and to discuss a hypothesis on the impact of the role of regulators on platforms. The authors highlight the undeniable need for further academic research on the Airbnb business model and its impact on various sectors. Its deep consequences remain in the discussion field, which, according to some scientists, act as new opportunities for the development of economies, while others create real problems that require attention from regulators.