Research What We Do Case Studies Specialists About Media Careers Contact Us RESEARCH Forum INTERVIEW SYNOPSIS Airbnb – vertical expansion & growth trajectory PUBLIC EQUITY CONSUMER EUROPE PUBLISHED: OCTOBER 2019 Competition in the alternative accommodation sector is heating up. In light of this, Third Bridge Forum interviewed a former corporate development head at Airbnb to find out about the company’s growth plans, its imminent IPO, and its sentiments towards the likes of Google and Amazon targeting its territory. Click on the hyperlink below to access the full Forum transcript. Airbnb Gaining Ground in Booming Alternative Accommodation Market The former Airbnb employee discussed the current state of the alternative accommodation market, and estimated it now represents 20%-30% of the hotel sector market. This 20%-30% is dominated by a three-way race between Expedia, Booking.com and Airbnb. The specialist discussed how he believes this race will pan out over the next three to five years: he predicted that Airbnb would be the likely victor but that he is “scared” about the entry of other internet giants into the sector. Airbnb is making a dent in the hotel space through its HotelTonight acquisition. Given this, our specialist explained that the company’s success lies in being a one-stop shop for room experiences, and in its ability to create tailored offerings. This statement drove him to look at a number of the firm’s niche but ever-growing products such as “bleisure”, a mix of business and leisure travel, and “staycations”, which includes off-the-beaten-path accommodations like tents and castles. In addition, the Interview looked into how China and India fit into the company’s growth plans, and how penetrating the lucrative flights sector may play out. The specialist also pondered whether this might include a possible investment or acquisition. This Interview is very timely as he also offered his thoughts on Airbnb’s planned IPO including timeframes, obstacles and valuations. To access all the human insights from Third Bridge’s Airbnb – Vertical Expansion & Growth Trajectory Interview, click below to view the full transcript. RELATED TRANSCRIPTS The information used in compiling this document has been obtained by Third Bridge from experts participating in Forum Interviews. Third Bridge does not warrant the accuracy of the information and has not independently verified it. It should not be regarded as a trade recommendation or form the basis of any investment decision. For any enquiries, please contact sales@thirdbridge.com ADDITIONAL CONTENT A GREAT PLACE TO WORK CONNECT WITH US CONTACT US London New York Los Angeles Shanghai Beijing Hong Kong Mumbai LOGINS Client Projects Specialist Portal Forum Portal GAIN ACCESS REQUEST A TRIAL Copyright © 2021. All rights reserved.. Compliance Policies Privacy Policy Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Statement Gender Pay Gap