Airbnb has become Australia’s largest accommodation provider with its success being fuelled by consumer demand

Airbnb is increasingly becoming integrated in the eco-system as evidenced by deals such as the recently announced Qantas loyalty partnership, which sparked outrage amongst its traditional hotel partners.

As with Uber, Airbnb is capturing the attention of regulators in key markets such as New York and San Francisco, where regulations are being created to clamp down on practices in the short-term rental market.

This report takes a look at Airbnb in Australia; how it is disrupting traditional hotels and what changes can be expected in the years to come.