- Home
- /
- News
- /
- December 2025
- /
- A lot of travelers are skipping a holiday short-term rentals over this one annoying fee - travelhost.com
A lot of travelers are skipping a holiday short-term rentals over this one annoying fee - travelhost.com
Summary
This article discusses a holiday travel trend where travelers are skipping short-term rentals due to an annoying fee. Hosts should evaluate their pricing and fees to ensure competitiveness and attract bookings, especially during the holiday season.
Key Insights
- •A lot of travelers are skipping holiday short-term rentals due to an annoying fee.
Action Items
- ✓Review your current pricing structure and any added fees to ensure they are competitive with the broader market.Effort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓Consider offering promotions or discounts to offset perceived 'annoying fees' and maintain occupancy rates, particularly during the holiday season.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Related Videos


More from Pricing & Profitability
This article explores the value of community and structured learning in revenue management, contrasting it with the common autodidactic approach. It emphasizes the limitations of self-directed learning and highlights the benefits of collaborative learning through RevProf, a platform designed for peer-driven discourse. It stresses the importance of challenging assumptions, refining judgment through dialogue, and building a community for professional growth.
This article discusses a new tool that helps Airbnb hosts assess their earning potential during the World Cup. It highlights the significance of the event in driving demand. The tool could be useful for hosts in cities hosting matches, helping them optimize pricing and maximize revenue.
Airbnb has launched a Host Earnings Calculator for the FIFA World Cup 2026, offering hosts a tool to estimate potential earnings. This tool is a response to the anticipated surge in demand during the event, potentially leading to increased occupancy and ADR. Hosts can utilize this to evaluate the profitability of their properties and optimize their pricing strategies for the event.
Curated by Learn STR by GoStudioM
