%0 Thesis
%9 Bachelor
%A Schegget, M.W. ter
%D 2018
%F theses_frw:2866
%T The Perception of Airbnb in Amsterdam and Utrecht
%U https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/2866/
%X This paper explores how the citizens of Amsterdam and Utrecht perceive Airbnb, its effects and the implemented regulations. The research makes use of empirical data, obtained by surveys and interviews with citizens and other stakeholders. The paper concludes that Airbnb’s effect on the housing supply and on livability are perceived as the most important downsides. Airbnb in general is still mostly perceived as a positive phenomenon in both cities. There is a difference in the experienced nuisance and in the perception of regulations. Citizens of Amsterdam are mostly content with the regulations but want them to be maintained more thoroughly and most citizens of Utrecht are not familiar with the regulations.