Hostee — Market Validation Survey

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About you

Question 2

When you travel, where do you typically stay?

Select all that apply

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The Hostee concept

About Hostee

Hostee is a peer-to-peer travel platform that matches solo travellers with compatible local hosts based on personality and travel style. Hosts share their spare room and earn points. Travellers spend those points to stay. A $9.99/month membership gives you full access.

Question 3 — Clarity

Do you feel like you understand the concept of what Hostee is from the website and app prototype?

1 — Not at all5 — Completely

Question 4 — Ease of use

How easy is the Hostee prototype to use?

1 — Very difficult5 — Very easy

Question 5 — Matching appeal

How appealing is the idea of being matched with a host based on shared personality and interests?

1 — Not appealing5 — Extremely appealing

Question 6 — Trust & safety

How confident would you feel about the safety and trustworthiness of the Hostee platform?

1 — Not confident5 — Very confident

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Pricing

Question 7 — Pricing reaction

Hostee uses a membership + points model. Members pay a flat fee, earn points by hosting, and spend them staying. Which feels right to you?

Free to join, pay per stay $4.99/month — low commitment $9.99/month — full access $99/year — best value (save 2 months) I wouldn't pay a subscription for this

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Concerns & likelihood

Question 8 — Biggest concern

What would be your biggest concern about using Hostee?

Select all that apply

Safety — staying with a stranger Privacy — sharing a home Not enough hosts in my destination Unreliable or inconsistent quality Subscription cost No concerns — I'd try it

Question 9 — Likelihood to use

How likely are you to use Hostee when it launches in your city?

1 — Very unlikely5 — Very likely

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Open feedback

Question 10 — Open feedback

Any other thoughts, concerns, or ideas about Hostee?

Optional — 400 character limit

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📊 Bonus questions

A few more for us

Question 11

Have you ever wished you had a local person to show you the real city instead of tourist experiences?

Yes, every trip Yes, on some trips Not really No

Question 12

What would need to be true for you to trust staying with a stranger through a platform like this?

Select all that apply

Government ID verification Reviews from past guests Ability to video chat before booking A community safety score A deposit or protection fund Nothing — I already trust this model

Question 13

Would you be interested in local experiences — a private dinner with a chef, a brewery tour, a dawn surf session — open to everyone but cheaper for members?

Yes, that's a big reason I'd join Yes, occasionally Maybe No

Question 14

Assuming you have a great experience with Hostee, how likely are you to recommend it to a friend?

Question 15

Have you ever stayed in touch with someone you met through travel accommodation?

Yes, they're still a good friend Yes, briefly No, but I'd like to No

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