EP169: How to Close the Gap For Your Airbnb Guests
Summary
This podcast episode from 2017 offers insights on personalizing your Airbnb listing to create a unique guest experience. The speaker emphasizes going beyond basic furnishings, offering personalized information, and proactively anticipating guest needs. Hosts can apply these strategies to differentiate their listings and enhance guest satisfaction.
Key Insights
- •The article suggests two main approaches to Airbnb: a clean, sterile look with basic IKEA furniture or adding character through art and personal items.
- •The host provides extensive introductory emails, including transportation info, door codes, Wi-Fi passwords, and restaurant recommendations.
- •The host recommends designing playbooks filled with activities for specific guest types.
Action Items
- ✓Consider adding personalized touches like artwork, board games, or unique decor to your listing.Effort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓Create a detailed welcome email that anticipates guest needs, including essential information such as door codes and Wi-Fi passwords.Effort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓Develop playbooks or guides with tailored activities based on common guest interests to enhance their experience.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Google Drive: The episode mentions using Google Drive for sharing a House Manual.
- →Hostfully: The article mentions Hostfully as a resource.
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