How would you illustrate and compare the business models

for Airbnb, large hotel chains such as Marriott and Hilton, and

bed & breakfast operators?

What was Airbnb's response to the COVID$-19$ pandemic?

Does it appear that the company's business model is more

resilient than that of its hotel chain rivals?

What are the general strengths and weaknesses of a$)$ large,

hotel chains such as Marriott and Hilton, b$)$ bed & breakfasts,

and c$)$ Airbnb? Explain how you would compare and contrast

those businesses.

In what ways has the lodging consumer changed, and how

does Airbnb's customer value$-$proposition meet this change?Group Discussion

$1.$What is Costco's business model? Is the company's business

model appealing? Why or why not?

What core values or business principles did Jim Sinegal stress

at Costco?

How well is Costco performing from a strategic perspective?

$4.$Does Costco enjoy a competitive advantage over Sam's Club?

Over BJ$\text{'}$s Wholesale? If so$,$ what is the nature of its competitive

advantage?

Does Costco have a winning strategy? Why or why not?