The availability of smoking-permitted accommodations from Airbnb in 12 Canadian cities.

摘要: Purpose Airbnb is a web-based peer-to-peer (P2P) service that enables potential hosts and guests to broker accommodations in private homes as an alternative traditional hotels. The hospitality sector has increasingly gone smoke-free over the last decade. This study identified availability cost of smoking-permitted on Airbnb. Methods team searched for 12 Canadian cities across each Canada’s 10 provinces. Searches included single person room, or double occupancy entire home/apartment; searches were 1-night 1-week stays. Results Cities Canada, including Regina, Fredericton Charlottetown, had no available conducted. proportion rooms one night permitted smoking ranged from 2% Calgary, 4% Winnipeg St. John’s, 10% Halifax Victoria, 18% Toronto, 45% Vancouver 69% Montreal. average room was $128, while permits $62; however, other markets prices more similar. Discussion Across there wide range through In some markets, accommodation may be significantly less expensive than options. As hotel chains go smoke-free, it possible marketplace will respond with offerings fulfil consumer demand. policy makers consider how regulate P2P services like Airbnb, public health considerations should included.