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What is the porter's 5 forces of Airbnb?
Could you break down each of those forces and how they apply to Airbnb specifically?
Of course! The threat of new entrants is high in the short-term rental industry, as it is relatively easy to set up a website or platform for short-term rentals. However, Airbnb has a strong network effect which makes it more difficult for new entrants to compete. The threat of substitute products is also high, as consumers could choose to stay in hotels or other types of accommodation. The bargaining power of customers is relatively low, as Airbnb has a large user base and a strong brand. The bargaining power of suppliers, which in this case would be the hosts renting out their properties, is also relatively low as Airbnb provides a platform for them to reach a wide audience. Finally, the intensity of competitive rivalry is fairly high, as Airbnb competes with a number of other short-term rental platforms such as Vrbo and HomeAway.