Airbnb: Getting Asians to let strangers stay in their homes

Tue, 10/25/2011 - 05:00 — Anonymous Airbnb is like couch-surfing, except
you have to pay for your stay and you often get the entire place to
yourself.  The online service connects global travelers with people who want
to lease their homes or other residential spaces for a short period of
time. Founded by Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia in 2008, the website airbnb.com
now has more than 100,000 listings in 19,000 cities, including Hong Kong.It
allows travelers to bypass the major hotel chains and opt for a richer travel
experience, staying with local residents who may choose to be present in the
home and can act as a guide to the city. var OutbrainPermaLink =
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