Why The Airbnb 20% Discount Isn’t Worth It for new hosts

Lydia PatelFeb 20, 20250m 42s830 viewsScore 75
Pricing & Profitability
beginner
Pricing Strategy
Airbnb
VRBO
First Listing
New Hosts
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Summary

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Lydia Patel advises against automatically opting into the 20% discount promotion offered by Airbnb and VRBO for new listings. While it may seem like a quick way to gain visibility and bookings, new listings already receive an organic boost in search rankings. The discount could lead to a significant loss in revenue for not a significant benefit.

Key insights

  • Airbnb and VRBO offer a 20% discount promotion for the first three bookings when you're a new host or have a new listing.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Don't automatically opt into Airbnb/VRBO's 20% new listing discount. It's a common misconception that it's necessary for visibility when the platform already provides a boost.

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