A hot summer trend in the sharing economy? Rental swimming pools
The sharing economy is expanding into private property rentals, specifically swimming pools, through platforms like Swimply. Homeowners are increasingly renting out their backyard amenities for events, reflecting a broader trend in the 'access over ownership' consumer model.
Why it matters
This trend highlights the growth of the gig economy into niche residential services, creating new revenue streams for homeowners and leisure options for renters.
A scorching Alabama day isn't so bad — if there's a pool party. Meghan Clopton invited dozens of guests to a summer birthday celebration for one of her kids last year, complete with water guns, a twisting slide and plenty of inflatables.
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