June 2020

This article, originally published in 2020, discusses setting up an accessibility-friendly Airbnb listing. The article shares tips on how hosts can accommodate differently-abled travelers and the potential marketing benefits of doing so. Hosts should consider how to make their properties more accessible, such as step-free access and roll-in showers, to potentially stand out in their market.

This episode of Get Paid For Your Pad dives into how to achieve a 100% five-star review rating on Airbnb. It emphasizes the importance of creating a personal connection with guests and exceeding their expectations through proactive problem-solving and thoughtful gestures, like anticipating needs and responding quickly. Hosts can learn how to apply marketing principles to better understand and cater to their target market to improve guest experience.

This article, from mid-2020, discusses managing multiple STRs in different markets, focusing on tools, mindset, and strategies to navigate challenges. It highlights how the host built a portfolio, shares insights gained during COVID-19, and offers advice for STR hosts to thrive. The episode features resources for revenue management and CEO mindsets for STR businesses.

This article discusses revenue management strategies for short-term rentals, emphasizing the importance of a structured approach, daily and weekly reviews, and the analysis of booking behavior. It also covers CEO-level focus and the pitfalls of getting bogged down in low-value tasks, as well as the differences between hotel and STR revenue management. Finally, it delves into the challenges of the "hectic host" stage and the benefits of strategic focus.

This Airbnb Newsroom article is a message to New York City hosts. Unfortunately, with the provided content, it's impossible to determine the specifics of the message and what action, if any, hosts need to take.

This article discusses building a tech stack for short-term rentals, emphasizing the lack of a perfect property management system (PMS) and the importance of integrating various software solutions. It highlights tools like Your Porter, Smartbnb, TurnoverBnB, and PriceLabs, offering insights on creating a customized technology setup to meet specific STR business needs.

This article discusses an increase in domestic short-term rental bookings on travel sites and Airbnb. Hosts should pay attention to this trend as it indicates rising demand, potentially impacting pricing and occupancy.

This article discusses how to take attractive photos of your Airbnb using your smartphone. Vick Fichtner, a professional photographer and Airbnb Plus inspector, provides tips on staging, angles, and what to include in your photo gallery. Hosts can use these tips to improve their listings and potentially attract more bookings.