Airbnb and Uber Revolutionize Travel and Transport for Consumers
Airbnb is essentially an online marketplace for people to find and book accommodations anywhere in the world. This is a unique system that has changed the way people travel, but that’s not where the revolution ends. The manner by which travelers secure their living accommodations is non-traditional as well. With Airbnb, anyone with a smartphone or online access can reserve a Tuscan villa for a week or a one-room studio in Paris for a month. If the budget is tight, options for bed and breakfasts and rooms to let in private holdings are made available as well. The price range is quite staggering.
If that’s not revolutionary enough, this service is composed of a still growing community that includes 192 countries around the world. It is not surprising at all how much Airbnb has grown since its launching in San Francisco in 2008. This company has benefited many travelers, but it has also helped people in monetizing their available space. Now, even the most obscure rental locations are made known to millions of people. Since the opportunity to earn is increased, more and more property owners are joining up, which in turn is advantageous to consumers. As a result, their options are widened, and they can enjoy pleasant and comfortable living spaces to their taste at very affordable prices.
Meanwhile, Uber is making inroads in the transportation industry. Uber is a startup based in San Francisco, California like Airbnb. It was founded in 2009 and now it serves around 70 cities worldwide. What sets Uber apart is its revolutionary use of applications. This software or app connects travelers and passengers with transportation services, ride sharing services, and vehicles for hire. A car reservation is made by a customer with the use of the mobile application or by sending an SMS. The customer can even track the location of the reserved car.
Disruptive companies are climbing the ranks and headed towards the top as fastest growth opportunities. Don’t look now, but the blue chips might begin to look a bit more like Airbnb or Uber. If you are looking for more information on the business growth opportunities follow us at WSconsultingSF on Twitter and on William Scott Consulting on Facebook.
