by Jasper Ribbers | Nov 10, 2023 | Blog |
A couple days ago Airbnb came out with a new update: The Airbnb 2023 Winter Release. I highly recommend you check it out so you're aware of the changes. In this email I'll share what I think are the two most important things you should know. 1. Brian Chesky mentioned...
by Jasper Ribbers | Jul 1, 2023 | Blog |
A question that comes up a lot is: How do you find your Airbnb niche? Your guest avatar, your ideal client. Here’s my thoughts… As a host, you have two choices: 1. Intentionally creating an experience catered to a specific type of guest. 2. Just renting out a space on...
by Jasper Ribbers | Jun 30, 2023 | Blog |
You’ve probably noticed that bookings have slowed in 2023. There’s still strong demand, but there’s a lot more hosts and listings compared to a few years ago. In our market Idyllwild for example, the number of listings went up from 485 to 662 in the last three years....
by Jasper Ribbers | Jun 28, 2023 | Blog |
One of the things I’m a big fan of is to learn from the best of the best. But that’s easier said than done in today’s world. I’ll give you an example. As part of the upcoming launch of our new hospitality brand Freewyld, I’ve been working on a revenue management plan...
by Jasper Ribbers | Dec 14, 2022 | Blog |
Managing Airbnbs is one of the most flexible business models. There's no office space, no nine-to-five. Instead, Airbnb business owners find themselves in the enviable position of dictating when and where they work. Customer queries, booking calendars, and managing...
by Jasper Ribbers | Dec 7, 2022 | Blog |
Managing an Airbnb profile can feel like a full-time job. That's not even organizing the cleaning, maintenance, and other routine operations; that's just managing your online listing(s). For first-time or part-time Airbnb hosts, it's a daunting prospect – that's...
