Business Model Canvas for airbnb

Renting out their space(s): apt, condo, guest room, entire house

Ones staying at those rental space(s) for various usage types

A new source of revenue for agencies: renting out their properties like hotels for extra revenue

Website designer, web master, hosting company, data base MGT

In charge of creating unique looks of each and every room/space

In charge of delivering unique looks of each and every room/space via airbnb homepage

Collabo with a government of major tourism attractions and buy their outdoor ad spaces, then post airbnb ads

Major bank/credit card, Venmo/Paypal

Tv, radio, internet, printed material channels covering or featuring lifestyle/travel editorials

The more the registered hosts and their spaces, the more the freedom of choice for guests

A great way to boost their awareness and customer consideration level

Examples would be bus/metro station, airport, outdoor billboard

Search history data from Google, Yahoo, Bing can be used to spot potential new users

A variety of staying options can be offered by budget, region, season, activity, occasion, features and many more

Endorse big-name celebs: a great way to hype up and deliver credibility

Homepage gotta stay fresh to attract more customers

Since it is C to C platform, it can easily get into hassles of agent theory: settling disputes down between parties is crucial

Sexy photos and videos of rental spaces can boost sales

So easy and fast finding your place to stay even in the peak season and it is so easy to use: all you need is few clicks from the app

Both sides get what they want ASAP: great at matching two parties

You are no longer staying at the same old average Joe room: mix and match with your personal preference

More money in their pockets, what more can I say?

Who doesn't wanna spend less?
Cutting middlemen gives airbnb price advantage

Guests usually get more space, amenities, customization for sure

Airbnb providers home insurance to hosts

You browse and choose your best possible stay experience

It is a global platform used by customers in different time zones: provides 24/7 customer support

Promotions and loyalty program which attract first time users and encourage repeat uses of original users

Since it is C to C platform, it can easily get into hassles of agent theory. Airbnb tries its best to satisfy both ends of business transactions

Great at generating awareness and hyping up the brand via social media channels

Based on users' lifestyle and previous stays, it does a great job recommending a one-of-a-kind place for users

Guests can find their best-fitting space by mixing and matching features/amenities just like choosing toppings at frozen yogurt places

Fast and flexible finding new tourism attractions

The brand itself carries a huge value and future potential

Profile info and usage patterns enables Airbnb to recommend better customized stay options to customers

The more the hosts, the more choices to choose from for customers

Tech, online experts who are able to maintain and deliver an user-friendly website

Creative, innovative professionals who can deliver hip, sexy and intuitive images of airbnb via design, homepage, ad/commercial, public relations

100% online-based transactions: it has a fast and smooth online system which facilitates overall transactions

The most important channel of all:
1. All searches and transactions are executed here
2. No affiliations and partnerships with other travel booking sites

All the features and transactions from homepage can be executed on its mobile app

Constantly tracks and maintains feedbacks of both hosts and guests

Based on user's search history on sites like Google, Yahoo, Bing

Strong emphasis on social media by running its own fan pages and placing banner ads

Local, regional, cultural event sponsorships