Airbnb Hosts: importance of value-adds and experiences

Richard FertigNov 15, 20217m 16s4.9K viewsScore 75
Growth & Marketing
intermediate
value-adds
guest experiences
bespoke hospitality
STR 3.0
partnerships
M

Summary

AI-generated

Short-term rental hosts can differentiate their properties by offering unique value-adds and experiences tailored to their specific location and guest preferences. This involves developing "bespoke hospitality" through partnerships and curated services, moving beyond basic amenities to create memorable stays.

Key insights

  • Continuously adding new experiences based on guest feedback and local insights helps hosts deepen their understanding of the place and enhance the guest offering.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Allowing third-party vendors to ask guests for payment on-premise can be inconsistent with a high-level hospitality brand and may lead to a negative guest experience.

Tools & resources

  • STRU Facebook groupplatform

    The STRU Facebook group is a community where hosts can share ideas and suggestions for building out their STR 3.0 programming and value-added services.

Frequently Asked Questions

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