Insight
Hotels on Airbnb are also offering an Airbnb credit, approximately 8–9% of the booking, as a post-stay reward. This credit is redeemable on a future booking and is funded by Airbnb.
Airbnb debuts lowest price guarantee, and what looks like a loyalty mechanism
Summary
Airbnb is introducing a lowest price guarantee and a post-stay credit program for hotels, but not for home listings. Hotels now show discounts and credits upfront, influencing guest decisions. Home hosts can offer discounts but can't provide platform-funded credit, creating an asymmetry. Learn how this impacts your repeat guest economics in competitive markets.
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