Airbnb, the American property management platform, is expanding its activities in the largest French cities. Despite the negative reactions of Cannes hoteliers to its blatant development, Airbnb intends to launch the start-up WeHost at the end of June, which will make it easier for owners to manage seasonal rentals in Cannes.
Airbnb in Cannes
Airbnb is a key player in Provencal tourism, with an economic weight weighing more than 560 million euros in the PACA region. More than a third of the accommodation offered for rent on the platform is also located in Nice and Cannes. Hence the decision to set up a start-up in these two cities, to support owners in the short-term rental of their property.
WeiHost in Cannes
WeHost offers an all-in-one service, ranging from the creation and optimization of an ad, to the check-in and stewardship such as the supply of household linen (sheets, tea towels, towels, carpet bath, etc.), the welcome kit (soap, cotton, toothpaste, etc.) as well as the check-out with key collection, cleaning service, inventory.
Airbnb is therefore preparing to launch a service that is very similar to what is offered in residential hotels and luxury hotels.
Seasonal rental in Cannes
For the past few weeks, Cannes has been the meeting place for many foreign visitors. Owners are more and more interested in renting out part or all of their property for seasonal purposes during conventions and festivals. For Cannes, this is both an opportunity to make the city known in its best aspects. For owners, it is also an opportunity to build up significant additional income. And for visitors, the possibility of finding good quality accommodation at a very reasonable price, and with services similar or even better than those offered by the largest hotels in Cannes.
