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People Laugh At This Airbnb Host’ s Tweet In Which They Are Confused As To Why Their Bookings Are Decreasing

Robertas Lisickis and
Saulė Tolstych
Neither Airbnb, nor its hosts can seem to get a break. From ridiculous Airbnb host rules to ridiculous venues with views into the inside of a restaurant to hosts feeding guests mac and… dog food. This is just the tip of the iceberg. And problems keep on keeping on in the form of superhosts pointing out their abrupt drops in clientele in recent times. It didn't take long for the internet to internet and react to these host rants, complaints, or just general comments by pointing out why it's happening, and expressing their dissatisfaction with Airbnb as a whole. More Info: Twitter AirBnBust

Airbnb is back in the news again this time because of AirBnBust and how some hosts noticed a decline in bookings

Image credits: gillicious (not the actual photo) This story's a long one, so strap yourself in. Twitter user @texasrunnerDFW, who's a Texas-based housing analyst, pointed out in a tweet of hers that this thing called the AirBnBust is "upon us". This refers to a movement that's led by dissatisfaction with Airbnb and its hosts. And this in turn sparked a bit of a discussion online, mostly about how Airbnb should just stop. The tweet featured two posts found on the Airbnb Superhosts public group on Facebook (bam and bam) where hosts are wondering about the sudden, seemingly unexpected drop in patronage. The comments under the original posts suggested that this is not an isolated occurrence as many others have been experiencing something similar.

Texas-based housing analyst pointed out how some Airbnb hosts were complaining of dropping patronage in a dedicated Facebook group

Image credits: texasrunnerDFW This inevitably led to some speculations by said commenters, suggesting that this could be an issue that's specific to a location (like waterside venues) that always occurs around fall, or that the current economic-energy crisis might also have something to do about it. But folks responding to @texasrunnerDFW's tweet were more straightforward on the matter. You see, besides guests being fed mac and dog food, Airbnb has had loads of issues with its hosts for a very long time and so now folks think that enough is enough.

It didn t take long for folks in favor of Airbnb not existing to point out why there is a decrease in bookings and why hosts shouldn t be surprised

Image credits: xanabon Image credits: The_Law_Boy Image credits: TraceyRyniec Image credits: douglasritz Image credits: hdemott3 People have been pointing fingers at everything from the chore lists to ridiculous cleaning fees to secret cameras inside venues to some Airbnbs being less appealing on multiple levels than opting for a hotel room. Those who travel often also noted that since Airbnb relies so much on individual housing, it can't really guarantee security against scams or and ensure quality like hotels can. We've also briefly discussed some of the issues that Airbnb has had over the past years in this article, but it feels like neither Airbnb, nor its hosts will get a break any time soon. Besides the hiccups mentioned above, Insider points to other issues like an influx of 58,000 new rentals in the market, making competition much more fierce, the post-pandemic period whereby domestic travel peaked and is on the decline, and we can't forget inflation and everything else that is happening in the world.

People pointed fingers at everything from the chore lists to cleaning fees to secret cameras to some Airbnbs being less appealing than a hotel room

Image credits: Todd18997781 Image credits: alxkc Image credits: MichaelaOkla Image credits: dansolomon Image credits: Open Grid Scheduler / Grid Engine Though, it is important to note that Airbnb's financial reports show that the company seems to be doing just fine. According to their own statement on Hospitality Net, from the 103 million nights and experiences that were booked in the second quarter of 2022, they've generated $2.1 billion in revenue. This entailed a 58% growth for them with $379 million of that being net income. This is not representative of the current situation as the numbers are yet to come, but nobody's discarding the possibility that Airbnb might be fine, but a segment of its hosts-not quite.

Besides personal reasons there are speculations that the drop in bookings might also be due to increasing competition the post-pandemic decline and global events

Image credits: thrasherxy Image credits: cliffordvickrey Image credits: THEkarliehustle Image credits: DarthLux Image credits: courtreezy_ We won't even try to dive into the whole issue of Airbnb originally being a service for people who have a spare living space that they can passively earn from, and now there being reports of people buying out apartment buildings so that they could be turned into Airbnbs. Or folks booting long-term tenants to convert their living spaces into Airbnbs. Either way, not good. Now, in the hosts' defense, cleaning, upkeep and maintenance all come at a price. This is besides all the insurance fees, taxes, utilities, and other financial obligations that hosts might have which inevitably affect the end user. They are the ones who have to deal with neighbor complaints, deal with the damages, all the while risking crooks booking a stay and then dealing with apartment-wide theft.

Whatever the case folks were more or less celebrating this because of what Airbnb has become and how it s no longer acceptable

Image credits: PirateAtLaw Image credits: badgallzl Image credits: nvk Image credits: ShannonL_Miller Image credits: roxxyhaze The tweet generated quite a bit of discussion, getting over 53,000 likes along the way with thousands of retweets. This is besides big online news outlets picking up the story to discuss #AirBnBust in more detail. And speaking of discussion, what do you think? What's your experience with Airbnb? Do you see these problems, and are they actually problems? Let us know in the comment section below! Anyone can write on Bored Panda. Start writing! Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Share on Facebook Robertas Lisickis Follow Unfollow Robertas Lisickis Writer, BoredPanda staff Robertas, nicknamed the Comma Inquisitor by friends, is a Bored Panda writer and content creator. After his studies at LCC International University, where he got a BA in English Language and Literature, Robertas went on to do freelance teaching, translation, and copywriting work, primarily specializing in IT. He spent nearly three years writing about all things Wi-Fi, eventually being picked up by Bored Panda. Whenever there’s free time, he spends it playing Gwent, or hosting Dungeons & Dragons sessions for his mostly chaotic neutral team. Read more » Saulė Tolstych Follow Unfollow Saulė Tolstych Author, BoredPanda staff Saulė is a photo editor at Bored Panda with bachelor's degree in Multimedia and Computer Design. The thing that relaxes her the best is going into YouTube rabbit hole. In her free time she loves painting, embroidering and taking walks in nature. Read more » Show All Contributors Get the latest inspiring stories via our awesome iOS app! Download Bored Panda app! 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POST Ba-Na-Na Ba-Na-Na Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 days ago I wish I could high five the person who said they would rather stay in hotels… I do agree! With the price of Airbnb - and cleaning up after…. Ummmm …. You’re on Vacation!!! Are you really treating yourself? 22 22points reply Uncommon Boston Uncommon Boston Community Member • points posts comments upvotes 2 days ago (edited) Short term rentals are often unfair to the community. A friend asked, "Why won't your condo association allow short term rentals?" The building was in the city, old, walls not soundproof, residents had jobs and wanted a private, secure place to live. When using AIRBNB she got sight seeing and dinning suggestions from neighbors -- daily. Loud renters? Parties? Trash left in common areas? She explained how residents could call AIRBNB or the unit owner. The problem probably won't be resolved immediately. Short term renters disrupt the sense of community, reduce building safety, and could bother residents --- who don't profit from the rentals. She said that buildings residents were selfish. The building's residents selected a centrally located, guiet, private, safe place to live. Why should one owner profit from short term rentals at the expense of the other residents? 14 14points reply Uncommon Boston Uncommon Boston Community Member • points posts comments upvotes 2 days ago My brother lived outside a National Park famous for long, back country hiking. The short term renters next door sorted their equipment before and after each long backpacking trip on the front lawn --- like a continual garage sale. They choose to live in a less expensive neighborhood of other year round residents. A place safe for the children, pets, and gardens. The lodging for tourists had amenities visitors wanted. Suddenly there was a stream of strangers living in your neighborhood where your children play. Late night parties with randomly parked cars damaged private property. Eventually there were enough complaints and the house returned to yearly rental. People often behave differently on vacation than when at home. Behavior they wouldn't tolerate where they live is okay on vacation. 8 8points reply Load More Replies... Dizavid Dizavid Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 day ago Your friend sounds like the selfish one. "How DARE they not entertain my disruptions to their lives!!" 0 0points reply MoMcB MoMcB Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 days ago If I go to a hotel, I know exactly what I'm going to pay upfront, unless I have stuff from the minibar, or food and drinks charged to my room. 12 12points reply Dizavid Dizavid Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 day ago And you pretty much literally have to pull an 80s rock star on the room before they'll even mention extra cleaning fees. 3 3points reply Load More Replies... Load More Comments POST Ba-Na-Na Ba-Na-Na Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 days ago I wish I could high five the person who said they would rather stay in hotels… I do agree! With the price of Airbnb - and cleaning up after…. Ummmm …. You’re on Vacation!!! Are you really treating yourself? 22 22points reply Uncommon Boston Uncommon Boston Community Member • points posts comments upvotes 2 days ago (edited) Short term rentals are often unfair to the community. A friend asked, "Why won't your condo association allow short term rentals?" The building was in the city, old, walls not soundproof, residents had jobs and wanted a private, secure place to live. When using AIRBNB she got sight seeing and dinning suggestions from neighbors -- daily. Loud renters? Parties? Trash left in common areas? She explained how residents could call AIRBNB or the unit owner. The problem probably won't be resolved immediately. Short term renters disrupt the sense of community, reduce building safety, and could bother residents --- who don't profit from the rentals. She said that buildings residents were selfish. The building's residents selected a centrally located, guiet, private, safe place to live. Why should one owner profit from short term rentals at the expense of the other residents? 14 14points reply Uncommon Boston Uncommon Boston Community Member • points posts comments upvotes 2 days ago My brother lived outside a National Park famous for long, back country hiking. The short term renters next door sorted their equipment before and after each long backpacking trip on the front lawn --- like a continual garage sale. They choose to live in a less expensive neighborhood of other year round residents. A place safe for the children, pets, and gardens. The lodging for tourists had amenities visitors wanted. Suddenly there was a stream of strangers living in your neighborhood where your children play. Late night parties with randomly parked cars damaged private property. Eventually there were enough complaints and the house returned to yearly rental. People often behave differently on vacation than when at home. Behavior they wouldn't tolerate where they live is okay on vacation. 8 8points reply Load More Replies... Dizavid Dizavid Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 day ago Your friend sounds like the selfish one. "How DARE they not entertain my disruptions to their lives!!" 0 0points reply MoMcB MoMcB Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 days ago If I go to a hotel, I know exactly what I'm going to pay upfront, unless I have stuff from the minibar, or food and drinks charged to my room. 12 12points reply Dizavid Dizavid Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 day ago And you pretty much literally have to pull an 80s rock star on the room before they'll even mention extra cleaning fees. 3 3points reply Load More Replies... Load More Comments Popular on Bored Panda I Used AI To See What These 23 Popular Cartoon Characters Would Look Like In Real Life 30 Y.O. 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