Award Date
12-1-2014
Degree Type
Professional Paper
Degree Name
Master of Science in Hotel Administration
Department
Hotel Administration
First Committee Member
Patrick Moreo
Abstract
The purpose of the study is to examine Airbnb as a possible competitor of the hotel industry using Peteraf and Bergen’s broad-based competitor identification tool. Unlike existing empirical research on the subject, the study takes a qualitative approach to answer the research question. The results of the study assist hotel operators in determining the competitiveness of Airbnb and the need for a business response to the service.
Keywords
Airbnb; Competition; Hospitality industry; Hotels; Vacation rentals
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Hospitality Administration and Management | Tourism and Travel
File Format
Degree Grantor
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Language
English
Repository Citation
Nguyen, Quynh, "A Study of Airbnb as a Potential Competitor of the Hotel Industry" (2014). UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones. 2618.
http://dx.doi.org/10.34917/8349601
Rights
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Included in
Business Administration, Management, and Operations Commons, Hospitality Administration and Management Commons, Tourism and Travel Commons