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…
December 31, 2018
Reasons why you’re afraid to start your Airbnb business
If you’ve been making every excuse in the book to not get started with Airbnb you’re not alone! Anxiety and fear are all natural feelings when embarking on any new journey. Having doubts and feeling scared are all completely understandable feelings…. I felt the same way when I first started hosting in my personal home…
December 24, 2018
When to give a refund after a cancellation on Airbnb
One of the questions I get often is: “When is it ok to give a refund after a cancellation on Airbnb?” Or, “should I refund an Airbnb guest who cancels?” This is a valid question and one that depends on how strongly you want to enforce your policy. Strict cancellation policy I normally have a…
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…