High Rises dont always sit full.Airbnb.com can help

Airbnb has launched Niido, its first branded apartment building in Kissimmee, Florida, designed to make hosting guests via the platform easy for renters. With 324 units, the apartments feature large common areas and flexible spaces that can easily be converted from bedrooms to workstations, with lockboxes in every room to keep personal belongings safe. Guests receive unique codes for keyless entry that last for the duration of their stay. The 3% Airbnb booking fee will see 75% go to the Niido resident, while the other 25% will subsidise local programming such as cooking lessons or art classes, some of which will be drawn from Airbnb Experiences. While some commentators have been critical of Niido’s scalability, the initiative is seen as a way of filling unused apartment buildings in cities such as Evanston, Illinois.

Niido powered by Airbnb offers a potential solution for filling up empty tall buildings in urban areas like Evanston. By creating a building specifically designed for home-sharing,

Airbnb is providing a new avenue for property owners to generate income through short-term rentals. This not only benefits the property owners but also provides a unique travel experience for guests who want to immerse themselves in the local community.

However, it remains to be seen how successful this model will be in the long run. While the idea of a building designed for home-sharing is innovative, some may argue that it goes against the authentic travel experience that Airbnb initially offered. Additionally, the scalability of this model is still uncertain and it remains to be seen if this concept will work in other cities.

Despite the potential drawbacks, the Niido powered by Airbnb building in Kissimmee, Florida, is a promising start for the company. With more buildings planned for the future, it will be interesting to see how this concept evolves and if it can provide a viable solution for filling up empty tall buildings in urban areas.