Airbnb Hosting EP 220: This Week in the World of Airbnb
Summary
This episode of "Get Paid For Your Pad" discusses Airbnb's response to controversial comments by former US President Trump by promoting listings in Haiti, El Salvador, and African nations. Also covered are new regulations in Amsterdam limiting short-term rentals and a new Airbnb feature called 'Pay Less Up Front,' which offers flexible payment options to travelers by allowing a 50% deposit at booking. Finally, hosts in Twin Cities are advised to price competitively and learn from Beyond Pricing's Super Bowl study in Houston.
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