Burning lights & gas leak..!? Atrocity by guests..!?

In south korea, Airbnb owners were forced to pay around Rs 1.28 lakh after Airbnb guests left their gas pipes and water pipes open in retaliation for not being able to cancel their bookings. Atrocities committed by guests staying at an Airbnb accommodation left the owner with a $1,570 bill. The guests did this in retaliation for not being able to cancel their booking. A Chinese couple arrived in south korea and stayed in a rented house booked through Airbnb for 25 days. Trouble started after the couple booked a bungalow to stay in Seoul during their vacation. The reason is that the bungalow is not located in the city center, but rather in the suburbs. By the time the couple came to know this, they had already paid the full amount.
Lee says the Chinese couple didn't contact him or Airbnb and did everything on their own. They first called the owner Lee on the phone to ask about security cameras on there. When Lee said there was nothing, they allegedly turned on as many lights, taps, appliances, and gas valves as they could. The bungalow owner added that the couple toured around south korea rather than staying at the villa. They returned to the bungalow only five times in 25 days. Moreover, they only stayed for five minutes each time. After the couple left, the gas supplier called Lee and reported a significant increase in usage. Pav's windows were open and the gas was on when Lee went to inspect the villa. He was presented with three bills: a water bill of $116, an electric bill of $730, a gas bill, and a bill of $728 for "other expenses." He said the couple had used more than 120,000 liters of water during their stay. 1.28 lakhs in indian rupees was due.Following the news of the Chinese couple's act, many people shared their frustrations with customers when booking through the site. As a result, Airbnb's shares fell as much as six percent. The report also cited several alarming incidents such as last-minute cancellations and visitors finding hidden cameras in their rooms. The news sent the company's shares tumbling, with Airbnb reportedly not satisfactorily addressing the issue. Revenue for Airbnb increased 40 percent year-over-year, making 2022 the company's most profitable year yet. Additionally, compared to the same period in 2021, the San Francisco-based company reported a 16 percent increase in revenue.
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Sowmiya Sriram

26/04/2023 11:34 PM