Airbnb First Impressions Matter
Summary
Mike Anderson of Breezy Beach Stays explains how the first few minutes of a guest's stay define their entire experience. By focusing on a seamless check-in and appealing to the senses (temperature and smell), hosts can create a '10-star' buffer that makes guests more forgiving of minor issues later on.
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