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How Airbnb Designed Dynamic Pricing for Hosts
Episode 131 of Pricing Power Podcast explores how Airbnb shifted from a flat-rate recommendation to a dynamic pricing algorithm that changed how hosts set nightly rates. Lucas and Luna walk through the 2015 introduction of Smart Pricing, the tension between host autonomy and platform optimization, and the economics of price elasticity in short-term rentals. They discuss how Airbnb uses data on demand, seasonality, and local events to suggest prices, and why some hosts opt out despite the potential for higher revenue. The episode also touches on the broader implications for marketplace…
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