The growth of peer-to-peer (P2P) accommodation has been remarkable. However, the rapid expansion of the phenomenon has yielded several concerns over its potentially negative economic, social, and environmental impacts.
These impacts are highlighted in policy agendas as an emerging problem encountered by many local communities in destinations experiencing a boom in P2P accommodation. Specifically, concerns have been raised over the impact of the growth of P2P accommodation on local housing markets, residents' well-being and the environment as a result of the touristification of residential areas. In fact, many observers accuse P2P accommodation of fuelling the "overtourism" problem that several destinations face.
This edited book addresses the need to examine the P2P accommodation phenomenon from a community resilience lens. In particular, through a collection of chapters presenting a range of empirical and conceptual perspectives from urban and rural communities, the book considers the implications of P2P accommodation growth on the resilience of local communities and the sustainable development of places.
This book highlights:
- The rapid growth of P2P accommodation yields economic, social and environmental negative impacts on destinations.
- The P2P accommodation sector is evolving towards professionalization which, in turns, creates further implications for local community resilience.
- This book draws attention towards the need to examine the nexus between P2P accommodation, sustainability and local community resilience.
- The collection of chapters presents empirical and conceptual perspectives from urban and rural communities.
- Chapters impart significant insights to policymakers, practitioners and academics in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Author(s): Anna Farmaki, Dimitri Ioannides, Stella Kladou
Publisher: CABI
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 181
City: Wallingford
Cover
Peer-to-peer Accommodation and Community Resilience
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
Biographies of Editors and Authors
Editors
Contributors
Acknowledgements
Foreword
Introduction
The P2P-Accommodation Phenomenon
P2P Accommodation, Sustainability and Community Resilience
Structure of the Edited Book
Concluding Remarks
References
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1 Mobile Gentrifiers and Leavers: Tourist Dwelling as an Agent of Exclusion in Barcelona
Abstract
Highlights
Introduction
Background: Barcelona Between Urban Restructuring and ‘Airbnbization’
Tourism and social exclusion in Barcelona
Vila de Gràcia: the enmeshments of tourism with social change
The Impact of the Increasing Penetration of Tourism Dwellings in Gràcia
Methodology
Community perception of tourism
Results from the fieldwork
Discussion and Conclusions
References
2 Social Exchanges and Peer-to-peer Accommodation: Residents’ Perceptions in a Neighbourhood Context
Abstract
Highlights
Introduction
The Invasion of Airbnb in Neighbourhoods
Social Exchange Theory (SET)
Methodology
Findings
Pre-exchange stage
The actual exchange
Post-exchange stage
Discussion and Conclusion
References
3 Airbnb Host Responsibilities and Community Resilience: the Case of Japan
Abstract
Highlights
Introduction
Theory
Community resilience
P2P-accommodation host responsibility
Methodology
Findings and Discussion
Host views of the new regulatory framework
Hosts’ motives to continue hosting on the Airbnb platform
Platform responsibilities towards guests, hosts and the community
Hosts’ contribution to community resilience
Conclusion and Implications
References
4 Peer-to-peer Accommodation and Resilient Hosts in Split: the Case of Radunica Street
Abstract
Highlights
Introduction
Theoretical Background
P2P accommodation
Community resilience in tourism
Case Study: Offline P2P-Accommodation Trading in Radunica, Split, Croatia
Methodology
Results
The beginnings of offline P2P-accommodation trading on Radunica and resilient behaviour
P2P-accommodation trading on Radunica and resilient behaviour – the middleman
Acceptance of new circumstances and motivation for starting a P2P-accommodation business
Attributes of resilient individuals – affirmative outlook and turning a blind eye
Resilience, community networks and relationships – culture of conflict vs culture of cooperation
Conclusion
References
5 Perceived Impacts of Short-term Rentals in the Local Community in the UK
Abstract
Highlights
Introduction
Theory
Methodology
Findings
Descriptive statistics and general tendencies
Dimensionality of impacts
Community-related aspects and group differences
Discussion and Conclusion
References
Appendix
Overview of 57 perceived impact items
6 Airbnb Guests’ Pro-environmental Behaviour and Community Resilience: Mitigating the Negative Impacts of Airbnb Tourism
Abstract
Highlights
Introduction
Literature Review
Research Context and Questionnaire Formulation
Methodology
Results
Discussion and Conclusion
References
7 Reframing Rurality: the Impact of Airbnb on Second-home Communities in Wales and Sweden
Abstract
Highlights
Introduction
Theory
Methodology
Context and data collection
Data analysis
Findings
Sweden
Wales
Discussion
Conclusions
References
8 Local Commitment and Withdrawal in the Wake of Conspicuous Airbnb Place Dynamics on a Cold-Water Island
Abstract
Highlights
Introduction
Theory
Airbnb, place transformation and Łcommunity resilience …
… from a sense-of-place perspective …
… in the context of rural, peripheral, small-scale communities
The Case of the Westman Islands
Methods
Quantitative Results: Mapping Airbnb on Heimaey
Qualitative Results
Downtown Heimaey: voices of withdrawal amid professional Airbnb concentrations
Voices of commitment: the case of casual home hosting in West Heimaey
Withdrawal and commitment: a matter of capacity and stewardship
Discussion and Conclusions
References
9 Peer-to-peer Accommodation as a Peacebuilding Tool: Community Resilience and Group Membership
Abstract
Highlights
Introduction
Community Resilience and Group Membership
Community resilience through inclusive group membership
Tourism, Peace and Group ŁMembership
The role of P2P-hospitality platforms
Couchsurfing in Cyprus
Methodology
Findings
Hosting and getting together
Couchsurfing membership and motivation to join
Gender, risks and limitations
Discussion and Future Implications
Conclusion
References
10 ‘Not in My Stairway’: How Do Neighbours Cope with Peer-to-peer Rentals in Housing Cooperatives?
Abstract
Highlights
Introduction
Platform Rentals and Neighbourhood Conflicts
Danish Housing Cooperatives
Attitudes to P2P rentals in Danish Łhousing cooperatives
Practising neighbourhoods – Łneighbourhood practices
Discussion: Theoretical Implications
Conclusion
References
11 Understanding the Airbnb Community and its Community Impact: the Use of Scenarios to Build Resilience
Abstract
Highlights
Introduction
The Community Impact of ‘Home-sharing’
The Airbnb Community
Community Resilience
Airbnb Scenarios
Conclusion
References
Index
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