beHost: A web application for potential accommodation providers interested in participating in the sharing economy

The motives and factors influencing an individual’s decision to participate in the accommodation sharing economy differ from person to person. Profit and social interaction are highlighted as the main motives driving an individual to become a host. The number of hosts who manage more than one listing is constantly increasing. Managing more listings makes hosts more experienced in serving guests and making more profit. This paper introduces “beHost”, a web application built to guide potential first time hosts to become more competitive and achieve their goals.