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Nordic home-sharing utopia : a critical analysis of Airbnb in Helsinki
- Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- The proliferation of Airbnb listings has been studied in major tourist cities, but much less is known about the phenomenon in Nordic cities. In this paper we have examined the situation in Helsinki, the capital of Finland, which has been largely unexplored in the research literature. Using our situated knowledge as an entry point, this study is based on geostatistical analysis, qualitative analysis of Airbnb listings, thematic conversations with experts and analysis of public discourses through media, to illustrate how Airbnb listings are distributed within the city and what perceptions and responses this phenomenon is generating. In the study, we challenge the public narrative that portrays short-term renting of homes in Helsinki as a form of sharing economy, as opposed to more destructive developments in major European tourist cities.
- Subjects :
- TOURISM
spatial analysis
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05 social sciences
Airbnb
digital platforms
Economy
Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management
Political science
Phenomenon
Utopia
Muut yhteiskuntatieteet - Other social sciences
0502 economics and business
050211 marketing
512 Business and Management
Airbnb, short term rentals, digital platforms, spatial analysis, Helsinki
Helsinki
short term rentals
050212 sport, leisure & tourism
Tourism
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Details
- Language :
- English
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....94882500c2e42a951f1955141bcd6ad6