Is Airbnb worth more than Marriott?

Having since grown to $117.7 billion, Airbnb's market capitalization makes it more valuable than many top hotel chains combined. Marriott, Hyatt and Hilton's combined market capitalization is roughly $40 billion shy of Airbnb's, despite their higher revenue.



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According to Business Insider, the home-sharing platform – which has offerings in 191 countries – outstrips Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, Intercontinental Hotel Group, Wyndham Worldwide and Accor Hotel Group, which have 3.9 m listings between them.

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For instance, another study from the National Bureau of Economic Research that analyzed data from 10 US cities with the largest Airbnb market share found that “the entry of Airbnb resulted in 1.3 percent fewer hotel nights booked and a 1.5 percent loss in hotel revenue”.

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Adding short term rental properties such as an Airbnb property to your real estate portfolio is a good way to diversify. An Airbnb property will give investors access to the vacation rental market, by earning rental income and reaping the benefits of property appreciation over time.

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A 2021 study of more than 125,000 Airbnb complaints on Twitter found that 72% of the issues were related to poor customer service and 22% were related to scams.

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between 42 and 63 percent of [Airbnb guests] would not have resulted in hotel bookings if Airbnb were not available.” Nevertheless, it's estimated that the bookings that hotels are losing to Airbnb are cutting into hotel profits by up to 3.7 percent.

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Disadvantages of hosting on Airbnb: Airbnb charges a commission for each booking, which can impact your profits, especially if you have multiple or longer-term rental offerings. Some hosts, including myself, attempt to offset these fees by charging higher rates or additional cleaning fees.

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Another way to attract respectful guests to your Airbnb is by offering additional amenities or services to enhance their experience. This can include things like providing extra towels and linens, offering a welcome basket with snacks and drinks, or providing access to a shared pool or other shared spaces.

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Here are four of the major pros of going the Airbnb route.
  • More flexibility. Airbnb rentals offer you more flexibility compared to traditional renting. ...
  • A source of passive income. ...
  • A diversity of tenants. ...
  • Less marketing is needed. ...
  • Strict laws and regulations. ...
  • Difficult guests. ...
  • More maintenance. ...
  • High startup costs.


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Of the 75 readers polled, 73% said they prefer hotels, 16% said it depends on the trip they have planned, and 11% said Airbnb. Hotels are preferred for shorter, solo trips and Airbnbs are best for longer stays with family, friends, and pets, according to our readers.

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Although this rise in popularity has added a new perspective to the traveling experience, I don't think Airbnbs will ever fully replace the traditional hotel industry. While Airbnbs are less expensive than most hotel experiences and offer other benefits like privacy and space, they do have some issues.

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The typical Airbnb Host in the US earned approximately $14,000 last year, demonstrating that Airbnb remains a strong income generator for our Host community as we continue to innovate with our Hosts in mind.”

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