RE: Travel Bloggers Unite - We Need A Decentralized Alternative To Airbnb!
Don't you think that's more of a problem with capitalism in general? If airbnb disappeared, something else would take it's place. Gentrification happens in all kinds of ways.
As what happens through airbnb is just a symptom of what's wrong with human behavior. Getting an alternative feels like popping an Aspirin against headache whilst the tumor still sits in ones brain. I don't have a cure for that yet tho.
Besides the agencies also private persons buy several apartments in city centres for airbnb which drives up the rents.
So imo an alternative wouldn't fix those problems BUT I think decentralization in general and also in this particular case can definitely change the way people think! :)
I used airbnb before (only for private apartments) - I'll check out your mentioned sites!
Overall a very good article and you have a point. Also your apartment looks great (checked it out on your website)! If I feel like a long term stay in Valencia, I now know whom to get in contact with :)
All the best,
yourmate
I'm hoping for an ethical alternative .... a copy or a platform accepting crypto but having the same hunger for profit ... we're not interested.
Again, something ethical, helping inner cities to keep it balanced! Have healthy tourism locals can cope with.
that'd be great and sure needs a change in many minds. I think it's possible - decentralization is a good trend towards that :)