Do Airbnb Age Restrictions Hurt Your Booking Revenue?

The Short Term ShopMar 10, 202610m 37s245 viewsScore 75
Regulations & Compliance
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airbnb age policy
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Summary

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This video breaks down Airbnb's new policy allowing hosts in the US to set a minimum booking guest age of up to 25. Learn how to properly communicate these restrictions, verify guest ages, and understand the implications for your booking revenue and guest screening processes.

Key insights

  • Allowing a lower age minimum, such as 18, could potentially be a competitive advantage if competitors are setting higher limits, especially in markets where hotels typically allow 18+ guests.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Asking a booking guest to submit their ID through the Airbnb messaging feature is not permitted unless there are legal or compliance reasons for collecting it.

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