April 12, 2017
An Airbnb listing description is more than just a rundown of your bed and bath counts—it’s a chance to connect with potential guests on an emotional […]
April 6, 2017
There is no denying the colossal size and growing success of Airbnb. At the end of 2015, around 35% of consumers had heard of the popular […]
March 22, 2017
Sometimes when we make travel plans, life gets in the way and we may want to cancel our existing reservations. This is no different for Airbnb […]
March 21, 2017
If you’ve been hosting on Airbnb for a while, you’ve probably noticed (by the amount of questions you get from your guests) that guests tend to […]
February 9, 2017
After I arrived in Cali, the third largest city in Colombia with almost 2.5 million inhabitants, it only took me a few days to realize the […]
January 24, 2017
Your Airbnb title has one goal only: to entice people to check out your listing. All things equal, the listing with the better title will achieve […]
December 3, 2016
Payfully is a new app that enables Airbnb hosts receive their money in advance. When your guest books your Airbnb, he or she has to pay […]
September 21, 2016
Data and feedback help product designers improve their customer’s’ experience. The same goes for how you can shape your experience as a host and your guests’ […]
August 17, 2016
This is a guest contribution by Glenn Carter, founder of The Casual Capitalist. Glenn always advises hosts to use Airbnb alternatives and not be dependent on […]
June 8, 2016
If there is one thing you should make sure you get right when building your Airbnb listing, it's the Airbnb photo section. Simply put, if your […]
May 26, 2016
In response to Airbnb’s recent Live There campaign, John Bower explains how to build a local travel guide to share with your guests. Over the past […]
May 11, 2016
You’ve probably read all the tricks about how to better serve your Airbnb guests, what amenities to include, how to make your profile look appealing, and […]
July 28, 2017
The Business Travel Ready distinction could translate to more bookings for your Airbnb as the company expands its partnership with software tool Concur. This big news […]
July 24, 2017
Branding is an aspect of the short-term rental game that many hosts overlook. And when you’re first getting started, you may not know what sets your […]
July 17, 2017
So you’ve invested in a property, finished the remodel, and now you are ready for tenants. Would it be more lucrative to pursue a long-term rental […]
July 14, 2017
‘Another Successful Airbnb Stay’ – said no headline ever. Though it’s a rare occurrence, when something bad happens in an Airbnb, it makes headlines. Unfortunately, an […]
July 10, 2017
The safe approach to designing your space for Airbnb involves a very clean, sterile look complete with your basic IKEA furniture. But today’s guest prefers to […]
July 7, 2017
‘When you act out of fear, you shrink. When you act out of love, you grow.” –Tony Robbins As Jasper turns 40 this week, he is […]
July 3, 2017
A sleepless night or two can ruin a trip, and though it may be irrational, Airbnb guests often blame their hosts for the fact that they […]
June 30, 2017
Airbnb is tooting its own horn this week with the release of a report boasting the positive economic impacts of the platform in the US. The […]
June 26, 2017
If you have multiple listings on Airbnb, you might find a little-known feature called the Business Profile very useful. Today’s guest has three properties on the […]
June 23, 2017
Can Airbnb have its cake and eat it too? With the company’s efforts to professionalize and provide guests with consistency, some hosts feel that the ‘sharing’ […]
June 19, 2017
Sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite! As Airbnb hosts, we share concerns around uninvited guests. If those uninvited guests are of the bed bug […]
EP172: This Week in the World of Airbnb