“Belong anywhere”
Airbnb 2020
I. Executive Summary
II. Economic Overview
III. Company Overview
IV. SWOT Analysis
V. 5 Year Strategic Plan
VI. Revenue and Cost Projections
VII. Conclusion
VIII. Q & A
Agenda
I. Executive Summary
• Enhance Customer Service
• Build on Current Business Model
• Expand Revenue Growth in U.S & Emerging Countries
• Exponentially Growing Company
• Largest Peer-to-Peer Exchange Service
• Sharing Economy
• Looking to Expand into Business Travel Market
Current Situation
Conclusions
Executive Summary
II. Economic Overview
• 2014 – Global Business Travel Spending Hit $1.19 trillion
•Business Travel Industry Expanding YOY
•Growth Driven by Emerging Markets
• Rising Hotel Rates
Economic Overview
Summary
III. Company Overview- Airbnb
• Background: Founded in 2008;
headquartered in San Francisco
• What They Do: Online private
accommodation rental market that has
over 800,000 listings in 33,000 cities and
192 countries
• Global Presence: Twelve satellite
offices in different countries
• Brian Chesky – CEO
• Joe Gebbia - CPO
• Nathan Blecharczyk - CTO
Company Overview- Airbnb
Founders Summary
IV. SWOT Analysis
● Changing the Hospitality Industry
● Impact Magnifies as Price Tiers Decrease
● Pricing and Housing Options
● Business Travel Options Have Guaranteed
Amenities (i.e. WiFi)
● Increases in Global Business Travel
Spending
● Integration with Instant Booking
Confirmation
● Larger markets = Ample Room for Growth
● Acquisitions & Partnerships
● Property Damages
● State and Local Laws
● Taxes
● Poor Customer Service
● Top Chain Hotels
● Maintaining Technology and Host
Networking
Strengths Weaknesses
Threats
SWOT Analysis
Opportunities
V. 5 Year Strategic Plan
Growth Strategies:
Strategy 1: Customer Service
• Feedback Program between Host and Guest
• Outsource Customer Phone Service
• Referral Program
• Potential Partnerships
• Transportation Service
• Travel Agent
Strategy 2: Airbnb Business
Rebrand Homepage Website with Headline “Airbnb Business”
• Web Design Specifically Tailored to Business Owner Needs
• Option that Provides a List of Places Available to Stay on Specific Day
• Top Rated Hosts in Particular Region
Airbnb Business Suggestions:
Strategy 2: Airbnb Business
Strategy 3: Expansion in U.S
Luxury - Top 15%
Upscale - Next 15%
Mid-Price - Middle 30%
Economy - Next 20%
Budget - Lowest 20%
Average Daily Revenue
(Major US Cities)
Strategy 4: Emerging Markets
Top 15 Business Travel Markets
Marketing Strategy
• State and Local Laws
• Liability
• Local Government and Debt in China
• Increase in Video Conference Meetings
Potential Risks
VI. Revenue & Cost Projections
Revenue and Cost Projections
VII. Conclusion
Timeline
VIII. Q & A

Harvard International Consulting Competition

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    I. Executive Summary II.Economic Overview III. Company Overview IV. SWOT Analysis V. 5 Year Strategic Plan VI. Revenue and Cost Projections VII. Conclusion VIII. Q & A Agenda
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    • Enhance CustomerService • Build on Current Business Model • Expand Revenue Growth in U.S & Emerging Countries • Exponentially Growing Company • Largest Peer-to-Peer Exchange Service • Sharing Economy • Looking to Expand into Business Travel Market Current Situation Conclusions Executive Summary
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    • 2014 –Global Business Travel Spending Hit $1.19 trillion •Business Travel Industry Expanding YOY •Growth Driven by Emerging Markets • Rising Hotel Rates Economic Overview Summary
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    • Background: Foundedin 2008; headquartered in San Francisco • What They Do: Online private accommodation rental market that has over 800,000 listings in 33,000 cities and 192 countries • Global Presence: Twelve satellite offices in different countries • Brian Chesky – CEO • Joe Gebbia - CPO • Nathan Blecharczyk - CTO Company Overview- Airbnb Founders Summary
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    ● Changing theHospitality Industry ● Impact Magnifies as Price Tiers Decrease ● Pricing and Housing Options ● Business Travel Options Have Guaranteed Amenities (i.e. WiFi) ● Increases in Global Business Travel Spending ● Integration with Instant Booking Confirmation ● Larger markets = Ample Room for Growth ● Acquisitions & Partnerships ● Property Damages ● State and Local Laws ● Taxes ● Poor Customer Service ● Top Chain Hotels ● Maintaining Technology and Host Networking Strengths Weaknesses Threats SWOT Analysis Opportunities
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    V. 5 YearStrategic Plan
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    Strategy 1: CustomerService • Feedback Program between Host and Guest • Outsource Customer Phone Service • Referral Program • Potential Partnerships • Transportation Service • Travel Agent
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    Rebrand Homepage Websitewith Headline “Airbnb Business” • Web Design Specifically Tailored to Business Owner Needs • Option that Provides a List of Places Available to Stay on Specific Day • Top Rated Hosts in Particular Region Airbnb Business Suggestions: Strategy 2: Airbnb Business
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    Strategy 3: Expansionin U.S Luxury - Top 15% Upscale - Next 15% Mid-Price - Middle 30% Economy - Next 20% Budget - Lowest 20% Average Daily Revenue (Major US Cities)
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    Strategy 4: EmergingMarkets Top 15 Business Travel Markets
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    • State andLocal Laws • Liability • Local Government and Debt in China • Increase in Video Conference Meetings Potential Risks
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    VI. Revenue &Cost Projections
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    Revenue and CostProjections
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