Travel Rebound Is Coming, Says Airbnb CEO

The transcript discusses Airbnb's adaptability and strong earnings despite a challenging year. It highlights the company's focus on leisure travel, the impact of professional hosts, and strategic plans for a travel rebound. The CEO emphasizes the importance of domestic travel and the role of hotels in future growth. Personal travel trends towards national parks are also noted.

What is one of the main reasons for Airbnb's adaptability in the travel market?

• Its partnership with airlines

• Its investment in luxury hotels

• Its large number of hosts worldwide

• Its focus on business travel

How has the pandemic affected Airbnb's competitive edge?

• Expansion into new urban centers

• Decrease in host numbers

• Shift towards leisure travel and longer stays

• Increased focus on business travel

What is one of the strategies Airbnb is using to prepare for a travel rebound?

• Partnering with cruise lines

• Reducing the number of hosts

• Launching a new brand campaign

• Focusing solely on urban travel

What is a significant trend in travel that Airbnb is preparing for?

• Decline in domestic travel

• Rediscovery of the outdoors and national parks

• Rise in cross-border travel

• Increase in business travel

How does Airbnb view the rise of professional hosts on its platform?

• As a complement to individual hosts

• As a primary focus for growth

• As a risk to the brand

• As a temporary trend

What is Airbnb's stance on investing in hotels post-pandemic?

• They have completely stopped investing

• They see hotels as unimportant

• They continue to invest but with a focus on core business

• They are converting hotels into Airbnb properties

What is a key factor affecting the return of cross-border travel?

• Economic policies

• Health crisis and vaccination rollouts

• Hotel availability

• Airline ticket prices