Airbnb Hosts Have Been Complaining Online About the Decrease in Bookings, and People Are Loving It

Airbnb was originally a cheaper alternative to expensive hotels. People used to save a lot of money by opting for Airbnb instead of a hotel; the prices were more reasonable, and the experiences the hosts offered made it truly unique.

Now, with all the different fees that have been added to the total, it has become much more expensive than a hotel. Some Airbnb hosts will even give you a list of chores to do, and on top of that, you still have to pay the cleaning fee.

Lately, Airbnb hosts have been complaining about the decrease in bookings. Airbnb is no longer the first or second option for most people, so many of these accommodations are currently sitting empty and collecting dust.

According to Dr. John Gottman, a renowned marriage researcher, "People are increasingly looking for value and meaningful experiences, and when costs rise without corresponding benefits, they will seek alternatives." This sentiment is echoed by many in the Airbnb community, as hosts express their frustrations over dwindling reservations. The reactions from the online community reflect a growing awareness of the high fees imposed by some hosts, leading to a shift in consumer preferences.

Scroll down to check out the original tweet and scroll a little further to read people's reactions to the "Airbnbust." Some of these hosts are truly delusional and need to snap back to reality.

The discussion was triggered by this screenshot of an "Airbnb Superhost" wondering what caused the decrease in bookings.

@texasrunnerDFW

This host replied by insisting that the decrease others are seeing is due to their location.

@MrBundyx

There are a number of theories shared by current and former Airbnb customers on Twitter about why bookings may be declining:

It's pretty obvious when you think about it.

1. It started as a useful alternative, then turned into something entirely different.

@heavygweit

2. That's what you get for disrupting the housing and rental markets. Karma's a b*tch.

@rachosaur84

3. They probably made more than enough money in that short period.

rachosaur84

4. Now they can finally find a real job instead of doing this.

@xanabon

5. Everyone is miserable in this scenario except for a handful of rentiers.

@The_Law_Boy

6. Those fees are absolutely ridiculous. Who on earth would ever book this?

@JoshhowardOR

7. And they will probably come up with even more BS fees in the future; it's just a matter of time.

@dadsof3

8. Anyone in their right mind would stay as far away as possible from this mess.

@Jani_Gee

9. Pay us loads of money and clean up after yourself for free. Thank you!

@faroefool

10. "Then pick up my son from school and do my laundry."

@comradeflirty

11. Because they care about keeping their customers satisfied, unlike these greedy monsters.

@tunedloop

12. It's not a hotel at this point; it's a full-time job.

@briannayama212

13. If your prices are not ridiculous, people will actually book your accommodation.

@BeerBrewerDan

14. You know we're doomed when hotels are now a better alternative.

EsSpider1

15. Thankfully, not all landlords are terrible.

FitzgeraldKiley

16. Time to find better alternatives.

hdemott3

17. This could be the solution to an even bigger problem.

ArchegosKegger

18. Greed always ends up ruining things.

FredericoFelli1

21. Why do all of that when you can just book a room in a hotel?

newskhool

If your prices and fees are ridiculous, of course, no one will book your accommodation. People are tired of BS fees and would rather find better alternatives. If you enjoyed this list, make sure to check out similar content on our platform.