How have web-based travel accommodations changed tourism

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Subject: GEOGRAPHY OF TOURISM

Read chapter 6 (Hospitality and Related Services) in the textbook Charles R. Goeldner, J. R. Brent Ritchie (2012) Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies: 12th edition. John Wiley and Sons Publishers

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How have web-based travel accommodations changed tourism? This is not covered in the textbook but I am looking for your thoughts on AirBnB, and VRBO. What impacts do you think resulted from AirBnB and VRBO (and other home rental market agencies)? Suggest at least one negative and one positive impact. You don't need to search online for this. Just looking for your own ideas here.
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