AirBnB Case Discussion $($from Coursepack$)$

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Please respond to the following three questions using full and complete sentences. Your responses should be based on a close reading of the case. Each question will be worth $3$ points each. We will be discussing in our next class and this will help with your class preparation.

How would you illustrate and compare the business models for Airbnb, large hotel chains such as Marriott and $H_l$ Iton, and bed & breakfast operators? Use the example chart in the textbook for business models as a guide $($Concepts & Connections $1\mathrm{.}1)$

What was Airbnb's response to the COVID$-19$ pandemic? Does it appear that the company's business model is more resilient than that of its hotel chain rivals?

What are the general strengths and weaknesses of a$)$ large, hotel chains such as Marriott and Hilton, b$)$ bed & breakfasts, and c$)$ Airbnb? Explain how you would compare and contrast those businesses.