Airbnb

The latest insights and updates for Airbnb hosts, from in-depth looks at seasonal releases and new features to practical checklists and management tips. This category covers essential topics for vacation rental managers and short-term rental managers, including Airbnb experiences, hosting dashboard features, cleaning guidelines, cancellation policy updates, and brand strategy analysis. Stay informed on Airbnb’s fiscal growth, industry news, and the tools that can help you enhance your hosting and management approach.

How Airbnb’s New AI Tools Can Boost Your Bookings: What Every Vacation Rental Manager Should Know

How Airbnb’s New AI Tools Can Boost Your Bookings: What Every Vacation Rental Manager Should Know

Thibault Masson

Airbnb has introduced new features that use AI to guide travelers through each stage of the booking process, making it ...

Airbnb’s Focus on Japan, Bob W’s European Expansion, Minut’s AI Weed Detection

Airbnb’s Focus on Japan, Bob W’s European Expansion, Minut’s AI Weed Detection

Snigdha

Airbnb’s Latest Campaign Eyes Japan’s Domestic Travel Market Snigdha’s View Bob W Expands Across Europe, Taps New CFO About Bob ...

More Trouble for Rentals in Spain, Airbnb Sets Sight on South Korea, Blanket Launches Inventory Growth Tool

More Trouble for Rentals in Spain, Airbnb Sets Sight on South Korea, Blanket Launches Inventory Growth Tool

Snigdha

Spain Grants Homeowners’ Associations the Power to Outright Ban New Short-Term Rentals Snigdha’s View Airbnb Eyes South Korean Domestic Tourism ...

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Airbnb Rolls Out Co-Host Network, New Host Tools, and Intensified Guest Personalization

Uvika Wahi

In its Winter 2024 release, Airbnb has officially launched its Co-Host Network, an updated and formalized version of its “Experienced ...

Airbnb Courts Occasional Hosts, Promotes Airbnb-Friendly Apartments in New Campaign

Airbnb Courts Occasional Hosts, Promotes Airbnb-Friendly Apartments in New Campaign

Uvika Wahi

Airbnb has launched a new video campaign featuring Crystal, a Denver-based host who shares her uplifting story of achieving financial ...

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Airbnb WINTER 2024 RELEASE – CO-HOST NETWORK

Thibault Masson

What Vacation Rental Managers Might Expect from Airbnb’s Winter 2042 Release: The Co-Host Network In Airbnb’s Winter 2024 release, we ...

Airbnb "Experiences" Reopens, Zumper’s Integration for Airbnb-Friendly Apartments, StayFlexi’s Google Vacation Rentals Debut

Airbnb Experiences Reopen, Zumper Adds airbnb-friendly, Stayflexi integrates google vacation rental

Snigdha

Airbnb Relaunches ‘Experiences’ – This Time with a Focus on Uniqueness & Affordability! (Host Side) Snigdha’s View: Airbnb’s Latest Move ...

Real-World Airbnb Optimization Insights from Property Management Experts

Achieve Airbnb Success in 2025: Insights on Rankings, Guest Favorites, and Differentiation

Snigdha

The short-term rental (STR) market is getting more saturated by the day. With Airbnb now hosting over 7 million listings, ...

How US Vacation Rental Managers Could Drive More Direct Bookings

How US Vacation Rental Managers Could Drive More Direct Bookings

Thibault Masson

In an industry dominated by platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo, vacation rental managers are grappling with a significant shift. Skift ...

Airbnb’s Smart Lock Upgrade, Revnest’s Hungry Robots Acquisition, and Trash Caddies’ Takeover of Ragin’ Raccoon

Airbnb’s Smart Lock Upgrade, Revnest’s Hungry Robots Acquisition, and Trash Caddies’ Takeover of Ragin’ Raccoon

Snigdha

Airbnb Expands Smart Lock Integration to Include Yale and August Key Takeaways for Property Managers: Snigdha’s View: Real Estate Marketplace ...

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Guesty and Villa Tracker Target Luxury Market, Airbnb & AAA See Labor Day Searches Soar in Football Towns, HomeToGo’s Revenue Rise & GetawayGoGo Partnership

Snigdha

Villa Tracker and Guesty Join Forces to Boost Luxury Vacation Rentals Key Takeaways for Property Managers: About Villa Tracker:Villa Tracker ...

New Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo Commercials Target New Hosts

The Battle for Hosts Heats Up: How Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo Are Fighting to Win

Uvika Wahi

The battle for hosts is gathering heat among the Big Three. The industry’s biggest players—Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo—are ramping up ...

Airbnb’s New Co-Hosting Marketplace: More Competition For Property Managers?

Airbnb’s New Co-Hosting Marketplace: More Competition For Property Managers?

Thibault Masson

Airbnb’s CEO, Brian Chesky, just confirmed it: The long-awaited Co-Hosting marketplace is launching this October. This new platform, predicted by ...

Airbnb's Q2 2024 financial results. short-term rental market cools.

Market Cooling in Airbnb’s Q2 2024: Why Quality and Differentiation Matter More Than Ever

Uvika Wahi

Airbnb, the behemoth of the short-term rental industry, continues to weather the shifting tides of a maturing market. The company’s ...

Airbnb’s New Partnership with IAFCI to Combat Scams: Genuine Effort or PR Strategy?

Airbnb’s New Partnership with IAFCI to Combat Scams: Genuine Effort or PR Strategy?

Uvika Wahi

Airbnb has announced a strategic partnership with the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI) to tackle the rising threat ...

3 Key Strategies Airbnb is Pushing in Their Latest Ad Campaign

3 Key Strategies Airbnb is Pushing in Their Latest Ad Campaign

Snigdha

Airbnb is back in the spotlight with its new series of TV commercials and ads. The last time we saw ...

Airbnb’s Latest Guidelines, Topkey+ AMERICAN EXPRESS, MAUI STR Ban

Airbnb’s Latest Guidelines, Topkey + American Express, Maui STR Ban

Snigdha

Airbnb’s Latest Guidelines & Tips for Vacation Rental Managers Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: Snigdha’s View Topkey’s New Integration ...

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The ‘Wolf of Airbnb’ Konrad Bicher Behind Bars

Snigdha

The case of Konrad Bicher, who styled himself as the “Wolf of Airbnb.” Bicher’s story serves as a cautionary tale ...

2024 Paris Olympics- Mixed Outlook for France's Hospitality Industry Amid Airbnb's Surprising Data

2024 Paris Olympics- Mixed Outlook for France’s Hospitality Industry Amid Airbnb’s Surprising Data

Snigdha

With the 2024 Paris Olympics scheduled from July 26 to August 11 and the Paralympic Games from August 28 to ...

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Airbnb’s New Highlight System: Top 1%, Top 5%, and Bottom 10% Explained

Thibault Masson

In the competitive world of Airbnb, standing out is crucial. Our latest video sheds light on Airbnb’s new highlight system, ...