TOKYO -- As Japan's short-staffed hotel industry struggles to accommodate a post-COVID resurgence in foreign tourists, Airbnb co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer Nathan Blecharczyk sees private vacation rentals as a solution.
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Airbnb co-founder sees private rentals easing Japan's hotel crunch
Nathan Blecharczyk calls for tapping massive stock of abandoned homes
Airbnb co-founder Nathan Blecharczyk, center, discussed Airbnb's plans to renovate abandoned houses into private lodgings, noting their appeal to many travelers. © Reuters
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