On June 4, 2019, Airbnb changed the service fee structure in order to remain competitive in the vacation rental space, especially with Booking.com, one of the largest travel e-commerce giants that has never charged guests fees to its consumers. According to Skift.com, “under the new business model, property managers that create accounts starting June 4…
January 7, 2019
5 Things Airbnb Hosts Need to Know About Dynamic Pricing
I was recently on a strategy call with one of my students and one of the big problems they were struggling with was a lack of bookings. They were in a slow time of year and they were steadily seeing a decline in revenue. This is a common struggle among hosts and it’s an issue…
December 17, 2018
Why you Should Showcase Unique Amenities in your Airbnb
Showcasing unique amenities in your listing is a great way to get more bookings and to stand out from the competition. But how do you know what amenities to showcase? In order to figure this our you must look at similar listings in your area. Look at the competition As a proactive host, you should…
October 8, 2018
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Eight Great Airbnb Listing Photo Tips—With Examples
You’ve heard the saying: “a picture is worth a thousand words….” This couldn’t be more true for your Airbnb listing. The photos are the highlight of your listing so you need to make them shine! A quick browse through of Airbnb and you’ll see many hosts out there making detrimental photo mistakes that are costing…
August 27, 2018
Why you want Superhost Status on Airbnb, How to Get It and How to Keep It
Airbnb Superhost Status. It sounds truly impressive, but what is it? What makes a host ‘super’? Does attaining this lofty status take a lot of hard work? Or a lot of money? Is it something that is worth working towards? What’s in it for the average Airbnb host? People usually have lots of questions about…
August 12, 2018
Airbnb Cancellation Policy: What’s Best for You and Your Guests?
When you are an Airbnb host cancellations are going to happen. They are annoying and often rather inconvenient, but a necessary part of the process. As a smart business person, you’ll want to do all that you can to make sure your interests are taken care of while providing a great guest experience for your…
July 25, 2018
6 Airbnb Pricing Strategies You Need to Implement Now to Get More Revenue
One of the top questions I get regularly from hosts is, “how can I fill my Airbnb calendar? My bookings are low!” If you’re a host struggling with low bookings, you might wonder, what am I doing wrong and how can I fill this thing with happy, paying guests? There are a number of factors…