Why I’ll never refund an Airbnb guest that wants to cancel their stay last second…

RobuiltFeb 12, 20251m 25s18.6K viewsScore 65
Hosting Operations
intermediate
cancellation policy
guest communication
refunds
hospitality
trip insurance
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Summary

AI-generated

This video explains why hosts should not offer last-second refunds to guests who cancel due to personal reasons, emphasizing the importance of a strict cancellation policy. It also highlights the option of offering partial refunds if the dates can be rebooked, balancing firmness with hospitality.

Key insights

  • Most guests overlook the option to purchase trip insurance at checkout, which could protect them from unexpected cancellations due to illness or other covered events.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Guests may expect hosts to absorb the loss from last-second cancellations if they chose not to purchase trip insurance, which is unfair to the host.

Tools & resources

  • Rob's Workshopcourse

    The video mentions a workshop on April 23rd.

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