Tech Crunch – Airbnb tests outsourcing management to Superhosts to grow inventory and loyalty

September 14, 2016
As Airbnb, the $30 billion private accommodation renting portal, continues to mature and very slowly inch its way to an IPO, it is adding more ways to bring in more properties and hosts to its platform. TechCrunch has learned that Airbnb is working on a new service under the name “Experienced Hosts,” where it connects would-be hosts (those who have homes or space in their homes to post on Airbnb) with “Superhosts” to help manage those properties. (“Superhost” is Airbnb’s equivalent of a “verified” badge that is based on your response time, guest approval and other factors.)…
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2016/09/14/airbnb-tests-outsourcing-management-to-superhosts-to-grow-inventory-and-loyalty/