Peer-to-peer (P2P) accommodation in the sharing economy: a review

Accommodation has been viewed as the largest and most important sector in the tourism industry. This paper provides a systematic review of 371 papers identified in SCOPUS and WOS databases between 2000 and 2019 on P2P accommodation in the sharing economy. Research on P2P accommodation is experiencing high growth, with Airbnb a major focus for tourism scholars. The provision of authentic experiences, environmental concerns, and socialization are important themes in P2P accommodation research, with trust and negative attitudes of established businesses and government regarded as the main barriers of P2P development. Common strategies to respond P2P accommodation platforms are also identified.

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This paper provides a systematic review of 371 papers on P2P accommodation in the sharing economy between 2000 and 2019. The study shows that research on P2P accommodation is experiencing rapid growth, with Airbnb being the main focus. The provision of authentic experiences, environmental concerns, and socialization are important themes in P2P accommodation research, while trust and negative attitudes from established businesses and government are considered as the main barriers to P2P development.