Two Industry Leaders Join Forces to Tackle Value-Based Accreditation And Verification
Summary
Properly has partnered with Quality in Tourism to offer a "Safe, Clean and Legal" accreditation program for UK-based short-term rental owners. This accreditation aims to help hosts ensure guest safety and potentially gain more bookings. If you're in the UK, consider signing up for the program to improve your property's appeal.
Key Insights
- •Guests expect accommodations to meet local health and safety, hygiene, and legal requirements. When these are not met, it can spell disaster for both guest and owner.
Action Items
- ✓Short-term rental owners and managers must address various health and safety issues, including fire prevention, carbon monoxide monitors, gas and electrical safety certificates, and insurances.Effort: mediumImpact: high
Tools & Resources
- →Properly: The Properly Quality Management app helps users verify, manage, and inspect their properties.(getproperly.com)
- →Quality in Tourism: The program prepares hosts for Quality in Tourism’s “Safe, Clean and Legal” accreditation process.
Common Mistakes
- ⚠Failing to meet local health and safety, hygiene, and legal requirements can negatively impact a guest’s experience.
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