Post by High Priestess on Nov 30, 2015 17:47:33 GMT
Peter Shared on Nov 30 2015
Sharing Economy: No Airbnb IPO Likely Anytime Soon
"The independence afforded by the sharing economy model also allows it to avoid regulatory constraints and pressure from investors, as the company continues to sharpen its strategy. However, that very sharing economy approach makes Airbnb susceptible to higher security risks than a traditional hotel service company, including a potential IPO delay due to the resurgence of the terrorism threat.
Airlines, luxury good, and hospitality companies have all lost points in the world’s main stock exchanges in the wake of the November 13 ISIS attacks in Paris. The downing of a Russian jet in Syria by the Turkish air force has doubtlessly raised the stakes in the war on ISIS, doing the travel industry no favors in Europe, where so much of the Airbnb providers and users are based, and beyond.
For now, Airbnb continues to live in its haven of independence. Going public would force it to adopt a more formal security policy. How can Airbnb ensure the safety of its guests and hosts against rising tensions across borders?"
Click here bit.ly/1XnBHMC for Profit Confidential article.
Sharing Economy: No Airbnb IPO Likely Anytime Soon
"The independence afforded by the sharing economy model also allows it to avoid regulatory constraints and pressure from investors, as the company continues to sharpen its strategy. However, that very sharing economy approach makes Airbnb susceptible to higher security risks than a traditional hotel service company, including a potential IPO delay due to the resurgence of the terrorism threat.
Airlines, luxury good, and hospitality companies have all lost points in the world’s main stock exchanges in the wake of the November 13 ISIS attacks in Paris. The downing of a Russian jet in Syria by the Turkish air force has doubtlessly raised the stakes in the war on ISIS, doing the travel industry no favors in Europe, where so much of the Airbnb providers and users are based, and beyond.
For now, Airbnb continues to live in its haven of independence. Going public would force it to adopt a more formal security policy. How can Airbnb ensure the safety of its guests and hosts against rising tensions across borders?"
Click here bit.ly/1XnBHMC for Profit Confidential article.