marijnbransen1998
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1 year ago Research Motivation:
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the travel and tourism industry, with many countries implementing travel restrictions and lockdown measures to control the spread of the virus. Amsterdam, as a popular tourist destination, has been affected by these measures, with a sharp decline in the number of visitors to the city. This has had a ripple effect on the hospitality industry, including the rental market for Airbnb rooms.
The research question "What is the impact of Covid-19 on the minimum days of stay in Airbnb rooms in Amsterdam?" is important to investigate as it addresses a gap in our understanding of how the pandemic has affected the short-term rental market in the city. The minimum days of stay is an important metric for understanding the rental market, as it reflects both supply and demand for short-term accommodation. By examining how the minimum days of stay have changed during the pandemic, we can gain insight into how the rental market has adapted to the new reality of travel restrictions and social distancing measures. An interesting article of the New York-times showed us that the minimum nights per stay of Airbnb rooms in the city was significantly higher during Covid-19 compared to after Covid-19. Therefore, we want to investigate whether the minimum nights per stay during Covid-19 is also significantly higher in a European city. We choose Amsterdam as an example of an European city since we all are Dutch inhabitants. This research can also shed light on how travellers are adapting to the new travel restrictions and how their preferences for short-term rental accommodation have changed. For instance, the pandemic may have increased the demand for longer stays due to the need for quarantine periods or working from home. Alternatively, travellers may have become more hesitant to commit to longer stays due to the uncertainty surrounding travel restrictions and quarantine measures.
Our research aims to investigate the impact of Covid-19 on the minimum days of stay in Airbnb rooms in Amsterdam. By analysing changes in the minimum days of stay over time, this research seeks to identify any trends or patterns that may be attributed to the pandemic. The findings of this research can inform policy decisions and industry practices in Amsterdam's tourism and hospitality sectors, as they navigate the ongoing effects of Covid19 on the rental market. Additionally, this research can contribute to a wider understanding of the impact of the pandemic on the global hospitality industry.
Hübscher, M., & Kallert, T. (2022). Taming Airbnb Locally: Analysing Regulations in Amsterdam, Berlin and London. Tijdschrift voor Economische en Sociale Geografie, 114(1), 6–27. https://doi.org/10.1111/tesg.12537
Kourtit, K., Nijkamp, P., Östh, J., & Turk, U. (2022). Airbnb and COVID-19: SPACE-TIME vulnerability effects in six world-cities. Tourism Management, 93, 104569. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2022.104569
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/15/realestate/what-happened-to-airbnb-during-the-pandemic.html
Deliverable:
Motivation for the RQ, which can be checked by @hannesdatta.