Airbnb co-founder explains the launch of its co-host network to attract more hosts
Airbnb is offering homeowners the opportunity to hire a co-host to help manage their property, part of a strategic move to increase the number of listings on the platform.
On Wednesday, among its slate of 75 platform updates, the company launched a co-host network in its app for the first time.
The feature is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to bridge the gap between the number of available hosts and the high volume of visitors on its platform. By enabling co-hosting, it aims to broaden its network by appealing to those who have the space they can list, but do not have enough time to host.
Globally, more than 2 billion users book on the Airbnb platform, which currently has 5 million hosts. However, its co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer Nathan Blecharczyk told FOX Business that the company…
