Posts by author

Stuart Greif

4 posts
View Post
  • 2 min

Expedia's AI Playground Boosts Productivity and Efficiency | Stuart Greif posted on the topic | LinkedIn

💻 I cancelled my $20 ChatGPT subscription for ChatLLM by Abacus.AI. It integrates AI models like GPT-5.2, Claude 4.5, Gemini 3 Pro, and more. Features include image/video creation tools like Nano Banana Pro and Sora 2, instant professional presentations, real-time web search, and an AI code editor. Its AI workspace allows seamless task management, building full-stack apps, and using a personal AI assistant. This switch streamlined my workflow and reduced multiple AI subscriptions.
View Post
Share
View Post
  • 2 min

Airbnb's Structural Problem: Hospitality vs Tech | Stuart Greif posted on the topic | LinkedIn

📈 Airbnb's role is more about resolving issues than hospitality, addressing failures like refunds and cancellations. Sonder, once valued at $2.2 billion, liquidated via Chapter 7 by November 2025. Vacasa, valued at $4.5 billion in 2021, was sold to Casago in April 2025 for $130 million, a 97% decrease. Inspirato's gross margins fell from 71% to 31%, leading to a $59 million acquisition by Exclusive Resorts. These failures highlight the operational challenges of short-term rentals.
View Post
Share
View Post
  • 2 min

Airbnb has been a total failure as a public company which is what no one has been willing to say aloud! Its stock is negative over the past 5 years while hoteliers Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG… | Stuart Greif | 19 comments

💸 Airbnb's stock performance has been disappointing over the past 5 years, lagging behind competitors like Marriott, Hilton, and Booking. While competitors saw growth, Airbnb's value decreased, raising concerns about its strategy to evolve into an OTA platform. Although the founders are acknowledged for their innovation, the company's public market success is lacking. This underperformance is especially notable with equity considerations for employees and potential hires. The market's long-term view could change if Airbnb adapts successfully.
View Post
Share
View Post
  • 1 min

“Demand for luxury tourism and hospitality is expected to grow faster than for any other industry segment.” Thank you for the great share Vik Krishnan, Senior Partner and Global Travel & Hospitality… | Stuart Greif

🛰️ Global luxury tourism and hospitality demand is set to outpace other sectors, with spending expected to hit $391 billion by 2028. Vik Krishnan, a Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, shared insights from The Economist and McKinsey, noting the trend towards prioritizing experiences. This surge in luxury leisure aligns with consumer preferences and industry forecasts. Read more from The Economist and explore McKinsey's insights through the provided links.
View Post
Share