Remote Airbnb Check-in VS Check-in At One Of The Largest Hotels In the World! | The STR Podcast #37
Summary
Tim Hubbard shares a firsthand experience comparing the seamless remote self-check-in at an Airbnb in Northern California to the self-check-in process at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas. He explains how guests are becoming accustomed to self-check-in, which is advantageous for STR hosts because they are more flexible than large hotels and can therefore manage any potential problems effectively.
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