Start Your Own Travel Hosting Business: Airbnb, Vrbo, Homeaway, and More

Fueled by growing consumer demand for travel options beyond the typical hotel, car rental, and touring companies and more convenient and affordable ways to travel, the business of travel hosting is taking off at full speed. This step-by-step guide tells travel enthusiasts and aspiring entrepreneurs how to make sure they’re not left behind.

Armed with a detailed overview of the travel hosting industry including how it differs from other travel businesses, today’s and tomorrow’s trends, important research and statistics, and more, entrepreneurial globetrotters gain insight into industry growth drivers and opportunities.

Covering behind-the-scenes business models of businesses like Air Bnb, VRBO, and Homeaway, the experts of Entrepreneur help new entrepreneurs determine their best business approach assessing what they need to startup, expected expenses, the market, and competition.

Coached by practicing entrepreneurs, aspiring business owners are also given first-hand insight with tales from the trenches including advice and tips on unique considerations within the travel business, and important lessons in planning for the long term.

The how-to provided is supported with worksheets, samples, and resource lists.