Airbnb takes on OTAs in open letter to hoteliers

Having declared its intentions to be ‘for everyone’, Airbnb last week penned an open letter to “boutique hotels and B&B owners”, touting its lower fees compared to hefty commissions charged by OTAs.

“Time and again, small business owners told us that the fees charged by travel agents like Expedia and Booking – which can be as high as 30 percent – are too high,” the home-sharing giant wrote in the letter.

“We want Airbnb to be for everyone, including professional hospitality providers that offer unique spaces and personal hospitality to the Airbnb community.”

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