https://padlet.com/mbassrose1/ave0j6wxc1plnfne Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for Airbnb en-us 2022-09-24 20:28:06 UTC 2025-10-30 23:08:30 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/1363204130/6feb260379f346ad905ba342b39fcd75/Screen_Shot_2022_09_24_at_2_32_32_PM.png mbassrose1 https://padlet.com/mbassrose1/ave0j6wxc1plnfne/wish/2311819106 2022-09-24 20:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mbassrose1/ave0j6wxc1plnfne/wish/2311819106 mbassrose1 https://padlet.com/mbassrose1/ave0j6wxc1plnfne/wish/2311819294 2022-09-24 20:34:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mbassrose1/ave0j6wxc1plnfne/wish/2311819294 mbassrose1 https://padlet.com/mbassrose1/ave0j6wxc1plnfne/wish/2311819474 2022-09-24 20:34:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mbassrose1/ave0j6wxc1plnfne/wish/2311819474 mbassrose1 https://padlet.com/mbassrose1/ave0j6wxc1plnfne/wish/2311819845 2022-09-24 20:35:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mbassrose1/ave0j6wxc1plnfne/wish/2311819845 mkaur56 https://padlet.com/mbassrose1/ave0j6wxc1plnfne/wish/2321366922 - A worldwide well- known brand: since the brand is well-known it means that they are successful to bring profit.
-Engagement in the community: helps the people in need by giving back to them.
- Global Connections: this helps the organization expand global network for a cheaper price. 
-Higher leadership standards-  they help to boost employee engagement. ]]> 2022-09-30 16:57:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mbassrose1/ave0j6wxc1plnfne/wish/2321366922 chriscusack https://padlet.com/mbassrose1/ave0j6wxc1plnfne/wish/2326561209 Competition from other vacation rental platforms. Airbnb faces competition from other vacation rental platforms like HomeAway and VRBO. These companies are well established and have a brand recognition that is strong. They offer a product that is similar to Airbnb, making it difficult for Airbnb to differentiate itself. ]]> 2022-10-04 22:46:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mbassrose1/ave0j6wxc1plnfne/wish/2326561209 gbertagni https://padlet.com/mbassrose1/ave0j6wxc1plnfne/wish/2332649216 Air Bnb currently does not have a system to quality control its hosts or guests. This means that the level of comfort or cleanliness can vary wildly, where as hotels have a standard that they must attend to. ]]> 2022-10-09 18:07:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mbassrose1/ave0j6wxc1plnfne/wish/2332649216 mkaur56 https://padlet.com/mbassrose1/ave0j6wxc1plnfne/wish/2333774936 -Housing laws and regulation violation 
-Some hosts charge high prices
-Lack of cohesive marketing plan 

]]> 2022-10-10 15:33:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mbassrose1/ave0j6wxc1plnfne/wish/2333774936 chriscusack https://padlet.com/mbassrose1/ave0j6wxc1plnfne/wish/2335753133 An increased focus on luxury rentals. If Airbnb can provide high-end rentals that meet this demand, it could generate significant revenue growth. ]]> 2022-10-11 17:51:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mbassrose1/ave0j6wxc1plnfne/wish/2335753133 gbertagni https://padlet.com/mbassrose1/ave0j6wxc1plnfne/wish/2336066675 Air Bnb's platform gives the customer direct access to all they would want to know about on a property. Their purchasing platform is more modern, advanced, and informative when compared to its traditional hotel competitors. ]]> 2022-10-11 23:16:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mbassrose1/ave0j6wxc1plnfne/wish/2336066675 fgiugliano1 https://padlet.com/mbassrose1/ave0j6wxc1plnfne/wish/2336084073 Innovative. When Airbnb was first created, there had been nothing like it. As a result of the new introduction, Airbnb has expanded worldwide.]]> 2022-10-11 23:38:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mbassrose1/ave0j6wxc1plnfne/wish/2336084073 fgiugliano1 https://padlet.com/mbassrose1/ave0j6wxc1plnfne/wish/2336085304 Regulations. In the event that any regulations are passed in certain areas that limit homeowners to turn their homes into Airbnb rentals, Airbnb would be impacted negatively.]]> 2022-10-11 23:39:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mbassrose1/ave0j6wxc1plnfne/wish/2336085304 isharma4 https://padlet.com/mbassrose1/ave0j6wxc1plnfne/wish/2336318321 -Because of the nature of the business, Airbnb is very vulnerable to lawsuits. In the past, Airbnb has faced lawsuits from guests, hosts, the government, and more. Often due to issues like noise complaints, damages, privacy violations, etc. If Airbnb is unsuccessful in settling these lawsuits, it will be forced to rethink its business model. 
-Airbnb is also highly susceptible to economic downturns because users are less likely to travel during times of a weak economy or even during a pandemic.]]> 2022-10-12 03:07:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mbassrose1/ave0j6wxc1plnfne/wish/2336318321 isharma4 https://padlet.com/mbassrose1/ave0j6wxc1plnfne/wish/2336326366 A major weakness of Airbnb is that it is still not profitable which is a very crucial weakness as it has been a relevant and popular business for many years now. While they have not faced major backlash from stockholders, they need to make their business profitable. In 2020 the company lost $4.585 billion. 
There are also many bait and switch scams, in which users click on ads on Airbnb and then get redirected to a site where the price is much higher. This can result in a weak customer perception. ]]> 2022-10-12 03:14:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mbassrose1/ave0j6wxc1plnfne/wish/2336326366