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Airbnb's struggles go beyond people spending less. It's losing some travelers to hotels.

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Airbnb stock tumbled 14% in one day after the company predicted slowing demand.

New data shows traveler demand for short-term rentals is stalling or waning in some parts of the US .

Some former Airbnb diehards say they now prefer the consistency of hotels.

Airbnbs used to have a stronger upper hand for budget-conscious tourists.

Adam Burgh , a 40-year-old Seattle startup founder, booked his first Airbnb in Rio de Janeiro over New Year's Eve 2012 .

For seven years , he traveled South America , mostly staying in Airbnbs .

Burgh said a recent experience with cleaning fees turned him off from the site entirely.

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