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Platform Economics
Everything the Gazette has filed on Platform Economics, newest first.
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Platforms
Airbnb's Fee Bombshell: The Hidden Play to Crush Direct Bookings
The short-term rental giant is testing lower fees for hosts who bring their own guests, a move that looks like a gift but is really a calculated strik
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Platforms
Airbnb's Latest Fee Shockwave: Hosts Fume as Platform Tightens Its Grip
Another shift in how Airbnb charges for its services has hosts seeing red. This isn't just about a few percentage points; it's a battle for your botto
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Platforms
Airbnb Unleashes the AI Kraken: Are Hosts Ready for the Algorithmic Overlords?
Brian Chesky's AI gambit sent Airbnb stock soaring. But for hosts, this isn't just about faster tech. It's about a fundamental power shift, a new batt
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Platforms
The Professionalization Squeeze: How Platforms and Pressure Are Crushing the Casual Host
The short-term rental industry once welcomed everyone. Now, rising platform demands, soaring costs, and relentless guest expectations are pushing out
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Platforms
The Algorithm That Controls Your Business: Unmasking Airbnb's Search Secrets
Every host whispers about the Airbnb search algorithm, but nobody truly knows how it works. We rip away the secrecy, expose the myths, and reveal the
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