Collaborative Economy: disruptive revolution or digital evolution? Jean-Michel Petit CEO & Co-founder VizEat Collaborative Economy: disruptive revolution or digital evolution? Brussels, December 7th, 2016
Taste the city with locals Immersive food experiences in 110 countries
VizEat is Europe’s leading immersive food experience platform which connects travelers with locals at their homes for dinners, cooking classes, food tours, cheese and wines,... Founded in July 2014, VizEat now gathers more than 22 000 amateur hosts in 110 countries. They are coming from all walks of life and want to share their passion for food with travellers. DINNERS COOKING CLASSES FOOD TOURS APERITIF
September 2016 : Landmark decision for the Sharing Economy in France Nowadays, travelers are looking for authentic experiences while travelling. They also want to meet locals. Would you be willing to book a meal at locals home while travelling abroad*? Yes for: 72% of the French 65% of the Italians 54% of the British VizEat is an experience and not an alternative to restaurants. Travelers do one VizEat experience while travelling, not one everyday. We work very closely with Tourism Offices and National Boards in France and in the UK to promote destinations. September 2016 : Landmark decision for the Sharing Economy in France French government decided to tax all the revenues from the SE but made 2 exceptions : Blablacar and VizEat, because VizEat hosts are amateurs and welcome guests in their house to dine with them. * Survey made by Toluna Louis Harris on behalf of VizEat in 2015 and 2016 on representative samples of 500 French, 1000 Italians and 500 British.
Collaborative Economy : different models Accommodation "Co-Cooking" Savings is the main motivation for guests Yes No Cannibalization "Industrialization" Possible Host must be present Host must share