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SATISFACTION AND CHARACTERISTICS OF AIRBNB DEMAND IN BUDAPEST
SATISFACTION AND CHARACTERISTICS OF AIRBNB DEMAND IN BUDAPEST

Author(s): Klára Morvay Karakas
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Prirodno-matematički fakultet, Univerzitet u Novom Sadu
Keywords: sharing economy; Airbnb; guest characteristics; satisfaction; Budapest

Summary/Abstract: The past two years Budapest has been placed on the list of the most visited European cities. in 2015 The total number of tourists arriving to Budapest increased by 7.6%, the number of guest nights showed quite a big (6.8%) growth as well, while the income of the commercial accommodation types increased by 15.5% (Hungarian Central Statistical Office, 2016). After the bankruptcy of Malév (Hungarian Airlines) in 2012 very different type of guests appeared in Budapest. The rise of sharing economy may explain this considerable growth and change. The goal of this article is to get an insight to the Airbnb market in Budapest. The huge growth on supply side will be proved by data. Understanding of Airbnb demand is based on primary research. Demographic features and spending structure is presented, as well as the guest satisfaction with Airbnb and Budapest – as a touristic product.

  • Issue Year: 46/2017
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 76-88
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: English