STOP automating your Airbnb business. Do this instead.

Kylee & Steven - Short Term Rental ExpertsJun 7, 20229m 37s5.9K viewsScore 75
Hosting Operations
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guest communication
automation
hospitality
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Summary

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This video argues against full automation in short-term rental hosting, emphasizing the importance of personal touches in guest communication. It suggests using templated messages with personalized additions to save time while maintaining hospitality and a positive guest experience.

Key insights

  • While full automation is discouraged for guest communication, automating tasks like cleaning and maintenance scheduling can be beneficial.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Responding to guest inquiries or issues with generic, unpersonalized automated messages can frustrate guests and make them feel like 'just another number,' potentially leading them to book elsewhere.

Tools & resources

  • Airbnb Quick Repliesplatform_feature

    Airbnb's 'Quick Replies' feature allows hosts to save and quickly send pre-written messages, accessible via the inbox messaging interface.

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