Boycott threat hurts my business

[Smithson0]

I just learned that because Joe Gebbia is now working for Elon Musk, there is a boycott of Air BnBs that has started to gain traction. 

I am very concerned that yet another multi-billionaire has decided to participate in the ransacking of the US federal government. But I am even more concerned that the eight years of hard work my wife and I have put in to our rental cottage is going to be wiped out in a few months due to poor choices by a man who sits on the board of directors of Air BnB. This boycott is real and is gaining traction. If your board doesn't care about my economic well-being, I will have to start making other plans to list my properties elsewhere. 

If Gebbia wants to pal around with Musk while they destroy federal workers' lives, he should not do it while sitting on the Air BnB Board.

[Lorna170]

@Smithson0 It's time to diversify!  With the pounding that Asheville has taken from Helene, the last thing we need to be worrying about is the boycotting of AirBnB.  I have listed with several other OTAs -- yes, it is a daily chore to ensure that the information on each site is consistent and that any bookings are correctly reflected, but it necessary to ensure continuing income.  

I am also reaching out to some of the better-known realtors in the area to see what kind of contract they would offer me.  

Good luck to you!

[Helen3]

It's heartbreaking isn't it .But don't despair there are lots of alternative ways to market yourself STR business.  @Smithson0 

Luckily Airbnb is one of a number of STR platforms you can use , you can take direct bookings and market yourself to guests who you see as your target market .