Should you meet your Airbnb guests in person?
Summary
In this episode, Julian Sage and Jon Bell discuss whether hosts should meet guests in person for check-in. They suggest that while in-person check-in can be a nice personal touch, especially for luxury properties, self-check-in is a good option that respects guest's schedules and needs for properties that are not priced on the higher end.
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