EP111: Major news update and Airbnb Experiences explained
Summary
This article from 2016 discusses Airbnb's introduction of Experiences and early regulatory changes. Hosts in Amsterdam and London faced rental day restrictions, and the article suggests hosts explore Airbnb Experiences as a potential revenue stream.
Key Insights
- •Airbnb was starting to restrict the number of rental days in Amsterdam (60 days/year) and London (90 days/year) for entire home rentals.
- •Airbnb Experiences allows people to design and offer experiences to people visiting their city, potentially creating another income stream.
Action Items
- ✓If you are in Amsterdam or London, understand and comply with the rental day restrictions imposed by Airbnb.Effort: lowImpact: high
- ✓Explore offering Airbnb Experiences in your city as an additional revenue stream.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Hostfully.com: Hostfully.com - create a custom digital guidebook for your guests!
Watch Out For
- ⚠Failing to comply with the rental day restrictions in Amsterdam or London could lead to issues with Airbnb and/or local authorities.
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