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by foobarqux 3985 days ago
AirBnB can start a loyalty program with appropriate partnerships. The problem with typical loyalty programs is that you don't get points if you book through a discount travel agency like Travelocity, so you are essentially paying dollars for points. AirBnB doesn't have that problem (at least assuming that property owners aren't also listing outside of AirBnB). AirBnB also theoretically has a greater selection, which makes a loyalty program more compelling.

The other objections regarding amenities aren't too worrying, because 40% of AirBnB stays are through commercial operators that presumably are able to offer hotel-comparable amenities.