This assignment requires a comprehensive analysis of the impact of sharing economy, particularly Airbnb, on the hotel industry. It involves examining the effects of Airbnb on hotel sales growth, occupancy rates, and market formation in various contexts. Students are expected to compare these findings with traditional strategic management theories and concepts, such as competitive advantage, nodal advantage, and ecosystem structure. The assignment also requires an understanding of how sharing economy platforms like Airbnb have disrupted traditional hospitality businesses and hotel chains.