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Airbnb’s Betrayal: The End of Short-Term Rentals as We Know It

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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky has revealed that the company is planning to expand into the world of prostitution, with the CEO himself describing the move as “opening up new opportunities for hosts and guests alike”.

Under the guise of “co-hosting”, Airbnb will be allowing homeowners who can’t be bothered to manage their listings to partner with other individuals who can, but don’t have a spare room to rent. It’s a sly way for the company to increase their revenue without actually having to build any new infrastructure.

But that’s not all – the company is also relaunching its “experiences” feature, which has been put on pause due to lack of interest. But now, with the added allure of more affordable and unique experiences, Airbnb hopes to lure customers away from hotels and into its web of deceit.

And if all that wasn’t enough, Airbnb has confirmed that it’s planning to offer services like personal chefs, massages, and mid-stay cleanings – essentially making it a one-stop-shop for all your illicit needs. It’s a blatant attempt to capitalize on the desires of the wealthy and powerful, and to cement its position as the go-to platform for the 1%.

The news came as Airbnb’s profits fell by 15% in the second quarter, as the company struggled to keep up with the competition from hotels and other vacation rental platforms. But with its new plans in place, it’s clear that Airbnb is willing to do whatever it takes to stay ahead of the game – even if it means sacrificing its integrity.

As Chesky himself said, “We’re going to have to do multiple new things” to stay relevant. And with the company’s track record of prioritizing profits over people, it’s no surprise that it’s willing to sink to new lows to stay in the game.



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