Abstract

This study is focused on changes in the accommodation services market affected by shared accommodation platforms. The housing services market in the Czech Republic is segmented complexly. Traditional types of accommodation including hotels, pensions and hostels are using digital platforms such as Trivago, Booking, TripAdvisor, etc. only to mediate offered short-term housing services. The offer of so-called shared accommodation has expanded considerably. One of the most widespread is a digital platform Airbnb acting as an accommodation service provider mediating private immovable properties as well as collective accommodation facilities.

Highlights

  • Accommodation services have evolved thanks to the hospitality of the clergy in monasteries since the 11th century

  • According to the analysis prepared for the Office of the Government of the Czech Republic by TACR (Technology Agency of the Czech Republic), the results of shared accommodation services in Prague achieve lower level than 20% of the services offered by “real” hosts

  • The majority of accommodation capacities are provided by entities that usually offer a number of properties

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Introduction

Accommodation services have evolved thanks to the hospitality of the clergy in monasteries since the 11th century. In the 14th century, there are coaching inns being formed providing meal services besides providing accommodation. A hotel provides short-term accommodation replacing the comfort of home. It is “a facility providing accommodation, meals and other services for travellers and paying guests.”. A hotel is a place that offers accommodation to all categories of travellers in return for a fee. Depending on the category and technical equipment, a hotel provides other services such as food, social-entertainment, relaxation, and conference services - all possible relevant services (Křížek & Neufus, 2011)

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