Will Airbnb be another OTA? Its Hotel Team leaders weigh in

Airbnb's hotel team leaders Andrea D'Amico and Lou Zameryka, both ex-Booking.com, discuss how Airbnb is expanding into hotels and what that means for the distribution landscape.

Will Airbnb be another OTA? Its Hotel Team leaders weigh in

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As Airbnb shifts focus to hotels, Andrea D'Amico and Lou Zameryka share their insights on the journey ahead. With decades of experience with Booking.com, both leaders bring a wealth of experience in hotel distribution to Airbnb’s newest and most critical vertical yet.

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Sloan Dean is a hospitality leader and podcast host known for pairing operator pragmatism with genuine curiosity. He previously served as CEO of Remington Hotels, where he led large scale hotel operations and worked closely with owners, brands, and on property teams across a diverse portfolio.

"Not Done with Sloan Dean" is a weekly hospitality podcast featuring conversations on leadership, operations, contrarian thinking, and AI with the industry's top executives. Hosted by 20-year industry veteran and former Remington Hospitality CEO Sloan Dean, the show launched in August 2025 and publishes new episodes every Tuesday.