11 Tips For Airbnb Hosts To Survive The Coronavirus Travel Economy

Sean RakidzichApr 8, 202017m 35s9.7K viewsScore 85
Growth & Marketing
intermediate
crisis management
cost reduction
dynamic pricing
direct booking
multi-platform strategy
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Summary

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This video provides 11 actionable tips for short-term rental hosts to navigate the challenges of a travel economy downturn, focusing on cost reduction, aggressive pricing, multi-platform strategies, and direct bookings. It emphasizes adapting to new market conditions and leveraging host networks for survival and eventual recovery.

Key insights

  • Direct bookings can be more profitable as they bypass platform fees, with Airbnb charging around 11% and Booking.com charging 18%, allowing for more competitive pricing for guests.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Laying off essential staff like housekeepers or customer service representatives can be more costly in the long run due to the expense of rehiring and losing institutional knowledge.

Tools & resources

  • Ozone Machinetool

    Consider using high-output ozone machines (e.g., 10,000 micrograms per hour) to sterilize properties for self-quarantining guests or medical professionals, creating a safer environment.

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