Airbnb Guest's Inquiries and Requests

Short Term Sage - Airbnb, Vacation Rental HostDec 6, 20196m 3s1.3K viewsScore 75
Hosting Operations
intermediate
guest communication
automation
guest experience
handling requests
personalization
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Summary

AI-generated

This video teaches short-term rental hosts how to handle guest inquiries and requests that fall outside of automated messaging. It covers personalizing responses, prioritizing unique needs, and refining FAQs to improve guest satisfaction and secure five-star reviews.

Key insights

  • For long-term stays, inquire about the guest's general budget and consider offering alternative locations or direct booking options if feasible.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Strictly rejecting all discount requests with an automated response can lead to lost bookings, as some guests simply seek a special offer or feel satisfaction from a small concession.

Tools & resources

  • Smart B&Btool

    Smart B&B is mentioned as an example of an automated messaging platform that hosts can leverage for their short-term rental business.

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