Distribution Strategies

AirBed&Breakfast has formally launched its website which combines the organic experience of staying with a local with the convenience and efficiency of booking a hotel room online.

Published: 12 Aug 2008

AirBed&Breakfast has formally launched its website which combines the organic experience of staying with a local with the convenience and efficiency of booking a hotel room online.

Airbedandbreakfast.com provides a fully automated service for booking a stay with local residents in more than 100 cities across the globe through a social networking-style format.

It offers a convenient alternative in light of the lack of hotel accommodations for thousands of Democratic/Republican convention attendees. The booking process is 100 percent automated, with monetary transactions being handled through the site, creating a streamlined process for guest and host.

"Our service enables cities like Denver and St. Paul to greatly expand their capacities for events like this," said Brian Chesky, co-founder, AirBed&Breakfast.

"In just a few clicks, folks who would like to attend the conventions but don't have hotel reservations can book a stay with a Denver or St. Paul local," said Chesky.

Features of Airbedandbreakfast.com include:

- Single profile listing on a social networking-style page instead of weekly postings in classifieds

- Profiles provide more information - also links profiles on other social networking sites

- Ratings and reviews of guests/hosts

- Search by location / check-in, check-out date

- Opportunities to network with people with mutual interests