Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky on what founder mode really means

Co-Hosting Network

Airbnb's new Co-Hosting Network aims to revolutionize the hosting experience by connecting property owners with certified co-hosts. Brian Chesky explains that many potential hosts are deterred by the perceived workload of managing a property, leading Airbnb to create a marketplace for matching hosts with co-hosts who can manage properties on their behalf 1. This network not only helps property owners but also allows experienced hosts to expand their reach without owning additional properties.

We built a network of co-hosts who will host your property with you to take care of your home and your guests.

--- Brian Chesky

The initiative has already seen success, with 10,000 co-hosts in 10 countries, 73% of whom are super hosts, boasting an average rating of 4.86 2.

   

Inventory Impact

The Co-Hosting Network is set to impact Airbnb's inventory management by promoting a more diverse and personalized user experience. Brian Chesky highlights that 90% of Airbnb hosts are individuals, which helps maintain a unique and local feel for guests, unlike the standardized experience of hotels 3. This approach also prevents the consolidation of inventory, ensuring a wide variety of listings across different cities.

The highest rated Airbnb hosts manage one property, the second highest or manage two down to a thousand.

--- Brian Chesky

By enabling more people to host without consolidating properties under large management companies, Airbnb maintains its long-tail inventory model, which is beneficial for both the platform and its users 4.