Airbnb provided STR with data on its operations in the Manhattan market—the largest data set Airbnb has provided to a third-party for independent analysis. Airbnb’s data included only aggregate daily metrics; no host-level or other individually identifiable information was shared. Metrics requested by STR and utilized for the purpose of the analysis included supply, demand, and revenue by borough and STR class. STR was not remunerated in any way for its analysis, and its participation in this analysis was not contingent upon developing or reporting predetermined results.
STR: Airbnb’s impact minor on Manhattan hotels
By Jessica Haywood, Ali Hoyt, Carter Wilson, Stephen Hennis and Claudia Alvarado
A new analysis from STR of Airbnb-provided data shows that the alternative-accommodations site does not have a measurable effect on hotel demand in Manhattan.
STR: Airbnb’s impact on Manhattan compression
By Jessica Haywood
Airbnb-provided data of the Manhattan market shows that Airbnb units have little effect on the competition for business during compression nights.
STR: Airbnb's impact on NYC's boroughs
By Claudia Alvarado, Steve Hennis, Jessica Haywood
Data shows that Airbnb units in the boroughs of New York City do not significantly affect key performance indicators of hotels.
STR: Airbnb’s impact on events, holidays in NYC
By Jessica Haywood
STR analysts examined the impact of Airbnb on the New York City hotel market during holidays and popular events, including the New York City Marathon, Super Bowl XLVIII and Pope Francis’ September 2015 visit.
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