CMPT$641$ Case Study $1$ INDIVIDUAL

Assignment Title: Analyzing Airbnb's Digital Ecosystem

Objective:

The objective of this assignment is to analyze the digital ecosystem of Airbnb, a leading platform

in the sharing economy, and evaluate its components, interactions, challenges, and opportunities.

Structure of the Assignment:

$1.$ Introduction

$$ Provide a brief overview of Airbnb and its disruptive impact on the hospitality industry.

$2.$ Digital Ecosystem Analysis

$$ Describe the key components of Airbnb's digital ecosystem, including hosts, guests, the

platform, reviews and ratings, and the payment system. Use provided concepts were

taught in the class.

$$ Explain how these components interact within the ecosystem to facilitate transactions

and create value for users.

$3.$ Challenges and Opportunities

$$ Identify and discuss the main challenges faced by Airbnb within its digital ecosystem,

such as regulatory hurdles, trust and safety concerns, and competition.