[gumby]

> > But I am not sure they can take on the hotel market

> Not an inaccurate assessment.

Not sure. I have stayed in AirBnBs on vacation in other countries and I have stayed in them many times on business, first during a conference when all the rooms were booked ( -- our admin suggested it!) and then after that was so great (we had a whole house for a half dozen team members) we almost always use it. Most people prefer it, though some prefer to have their own place rather than share, even though everyone has their own bedroom. We give everyone a choice and most people choose an airbnb over a hotel.

I assume "take on" doesn't mean "replace" but "become a significant player". It doesn't work in Manhattan nor, somewhat surprisingly does it in Omaha, but in most major conurbs its fine.