Peer’s Blog: AIRBNB-THE SMARTUP
I agree with my peer that being a community-based company that creates shared values has led Airbnb to great success. I appreciate the idea of being eco-friendly because this shared value links directly to our sustainability. I also think that this company encourages people to be more trustful. By bringing people all over the world together, the company is creating a harmonious atmosphere which is indeed socially beneficial. (extra link) Airbnb is more than a profitable company. It also cares about its external environment and makes contributions.
Personally, I think Airbnb is also a disruptive innovator in the industry. Instead of building more luxurious hotels that meet the needs of the highest end, the company has introduced a brand new way for people to accommodate–a way that makes the best of resources and brings cultural integration. Booking accommodations is more than just looking for rooms with basic necessities now. One has the chance to stay in a warm house of a complete stranger. What’s more, the price is pretty low, which appeals to the lower class, and to those who used to be bystanders. In a word, the company’s success is not surprising. Future development can be expected by the crowd.