The Airbnb Platform is Falling Apart.

Sean RakidzichAug 28, 20193m 31s7.7K viewsScore 75
Hosting Operations
intermediate
Airbnb co-host bug
Airbnb Teams feature
co-host permissions
listing management
Airbnb software issues
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Summary

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This video explains a critical bug affecting Airbnb's co-host feature, where co-hosts are losing access to essential listing management tools. It discusses Airbnb's shift to a 'Teams' feature as a potential solution, but highlights its current limitations for hosts with multiple admin accounts.

Key insights

  • Airbnb is scaling down co-host permissions due to a past software bug that caused millions in booking fees to be misdirected to co-hosts instead of admins, leading to financial losses and recovery efforts for Airbnb.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Hosts using the Airbnb co-host feature may experience issues where co-hosts can no longer view or edit listings, or access check-in guides, hindering guest support and property management.

Tools & resources

  • Airbnb Teamsplatform

    Airbnb has introduced a 'Teams' feature as a potential replacement for co-hosting, allowing for more modular permission scaling for property management.

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