Análisis comparativo del impacto del covid-19 en la provincia de Pastaza en el año 2020. Caso de estudio Airbnb Pastaza

Abstract

Abstract: The purpose of the study is to analyze the lodging activity in the province of Pastaza during the Covid-19 health pandemic with respect to the occupancy rate, income, and growth in demand on the Airbnb platform.For this purpose, an experimental, analytical and deductive analysis of the data provided by the AirDNA platform, as well as data from various secondary sources, is carried out.This analysis is developed considering the impact generated before, during and after the pandemic.In 2019, the platform increases its usage, reaching 300,000 travelers who used Airbnb nationwide.A total of 136 rental properties were registered in the province of Pastaza, with private rooms being the highest occupancy category, accounting for 62% of the total. During the first half of 2020, there was a considerable impact on the demand for the types of lodging offered, with a decrease of approximately 90%.Airbnb's accommodation sector starts its recovery from January 2021, increasing the number of bookings and revenues in the different categories.