Vrbo introduces full penalties for hosts who leave guests stranded - shorttermrentalz.com
Summary
Vrbo is implementing full penalties for hosts who leave guests stranded. This new policy signifies a stronger commitment to guest satisfaction and could impact host operations. Hosts should review Vrbo's updated policies and ensure their listings are well-managed to avoid penalties.
Action Items
- ✓Review Vrbo's updated policies regarding guest cancellations and host responsibilities.Effort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓Ensure your listings are well-managed to prevent overbookings or other situations that could strand guests.Effort: mediumImpact: high
Common Mistakes
- ⚠Hosts who leave guests stranded on Vrbo will face full penalties.
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