Superball on Nostr: “When Airbnb was founded more than a decade ago, it was heralded as the harbinger ...
“When Airbnb was founded more than a decade ago, it was heralded as the harbinger of a new sharing economy. In theory, home-sharing platforms . . . would put underutilized bedrooms to use, matching budget-conscious travelers with locals in need of a little extra cash. The system would funnel tourism dollars into small towns in a more equitable way. It seemed like a win-win. But within a few years, one clear loser emerged: communities.”
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/the-towns-outsmarting-airbnbPublished at
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