1. Pioneers of the sharing economy
1.1. An economic system in which assets or services are shared between private individuals, either free or for a fee, typically by means of the Internet.
2. background info
2.1. Definition
2.1.1. combination of hotel and CouchSurfing called Air Bed & Breakfast
2.2. Who
2.2.1. Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, and Nathan Blecharczyk
2.3. When
2.3.1. 2008
3. Effect
3.1. Competitiveness of the traditional hospitatlity industry
3.2. +VE
3.2.1. Convenience
3.2.2. Fast
3.2.3. Excessive choice of host
3.2.4. Price
3.2.5. Secure service with user's review
3.2.6. Private messaging service
3.2.7. Major Payment options
4. Technology
4.1. The Technology Stack Behind Airbnb
4.2. Secret Ingredients to Building Airbnb’s International Payments Platform
4.3. Global Payment
4.3.1. US
4.4. Major payment options
4.5. Secure service
4.5.1. Review
4.5.2. Connection
4.5.2.1. People can view their Facebook friends' experience with the host, to ensure the quality.
4.6. Private messaging
4.6.1. The official Airbnb messaging system is used as the only platform to communicate before any booking is made.
4.7. Search Engine
4.7.1. Wish list
4.7.2. AirmapView
5. Future
5.1. airbnb plus
5.1.1. definition
5.1.1.1. professional standard
5.1.2. requirement
5.1.2.1. style
5.1.2.1.1. have a sensational touch of design in the house that reflects the host's personality, along with a strong theme
5.1.2.2. equipment
5.1.2.2.1. Wifi of at least 5 Mbps downlooading speed
5.1.2.3. maintenance
5.1.2.3.1. furniture
5.1.2.3.2. sufficient and well-equipped household
5.1.2.4. comfort
5.1.2.4.1. clean and decent environment with warmhearted service
5.2. collaboration with hotel
5.2.1. Airbnb appears to be a platform for them to work on