Similar to Airbnb, this event space rental platform is aiming to make luxury locations like islands and yachts available for corporate functions. Based in Japan, SpaceMarket is an asset-sharing service that allows property owners to make money while event planners can guarantee a unique venue to their clients and guests.
MarketPlace allows people with any kind of available area to make a listing and rent it out. Focusing on unusual areas and luxe locales, the service currently has over 775 listings companies can use for purposes such as team training and meetings. There are a wide range of spaces, including everything from heliports to baseball fields and historic housing.
The event space rental startup plans to develop apps, acquire more venue listings and provide a concierge service.
Luxurious Location Rentals
This Airbnb Style Event Space Rental Platform Focuses on Unique Venues
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Event Space Rentals - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technology-driven platforms that connect property owners with event planners to make luxury event spaces more accessible and lucrative.
2. Asset-sharing Services - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create peer-to-peer asset-sharing platforms that enable individuals and businesses to monetize their unused or underutilized properties for various purposes.
3. Unique Venue Experiences - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Curate and promote unique venue experiences that cater to the growing demand for personalized and memorable events.
Industry Implications
1. Event Space Rental - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide end-to-end event space rental solutions that offer a wide range of unique and luxurious venues for corporate functions and special events.
2. Hospitality and Tourism - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technology-driven platforms and services that allow property owners to tap into the lucrative market of luxury location rentals for corporate and leisure travelers.
3. Event Planning - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce technology-enabled event planning services that connect event planners with unique venues, streamlining the process and enhancing the overall experience for clients and guests.