Two of my coworkers are currently being forced to look for a new place to live in a tight housing market because their current landlord can make more money renting on Airbnb.
I've stayed in Airbnbs in the past (and appreciated the convenience), but I no longer will.
I think you mean that "zoning is a zero-sum game." Since the 1970s, when zoning became more severe and restrictive, housing costs have increased substantially: https://jakeseliger.com/2015/12/27/why-did-cities-freeze-in-.... We know how to create a positive-sum game: https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2018-03-14/californi..., but we've made doing so illegal.
I live here in downtown TO, and while we have a shortage of condo's, our condo has quiet a lot of Airbnb units. 1) This reduces number of units available for rent in the market, thus driving the price of available units up. 2) Creates a fucking terrible living conditions for people who actually live in the building. There was a long weekend where Airbnb guests literally broke elevator button because they couldn't get to their floor without their fobs. They throw garbage in the lobby, are loud af till 3-4am.
The reason being that two youngsters, who illegally subletted their temporary lease, deemed it a great idea to run an illegal hotel.
It's a massive impact for the quality of life for the neighbours.
Isnt this economics? Travelers are moving money to your location. Your coworkers wont pay the increased rate, but travelers will.
Why are travelers looked down upon? New ideas, patronage in the city, and creating relations around the world.