As short-term vacation rentals reopen worldwide following strict lockdown orders, 95% of hosts are making significant service changes to cater to guests. According to new research conducted by ATLIST Travel, 65% of surveyed vacation rental hosts have confirmed bookings for July and August. The study included hosts in the United […]
Many entrepreneurs and small businesses suffered more than most at the hands of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns. The government has helped big companies and those employed in furlough schemes, but entrepreneurs and small business owners were often left without grants or much governmental assistance. It was time for […]
Tourism in the US has increased every year from 2014 to 2017, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Its evident with the explosion of companies like Airbnb, FlipKey, TurnKey, and transportation companies like Uber and Lift. While traveling is becoming more widespread and easier there’s one aspect that is […]
Airbnb Universe is a wife and husband duo who specialize in free advice for new Airbnb hosts. Founded by Devin and Sarah Sabraw, they run multiple listings as a superhost in Calgary, Canada. Let’s introduce them. Believe it or not, they met on the dating app Tinder after both realizing […]
“What’s your biggest pain point in hosting?” was the question an Airbnb owner asked others in a community forum for Airbnb hosts. Owners took turns sharing their greatest pain points for managing their property, guests, and bookings. Gate Labs created the world’s first all-in-one video smart lock for busy residence […]
Using non-invasive technology to regulate the sharing economy If you own or rent a property, there’s a pretty good chance that someone is willing to pay you to stay there for a few nights, whether it’s a family on vacation or a group of college kids on spring break. It’s […]
In my opinion, the bed is the most important part of your Airbnb listing. That is where your guests will be spending most of their time, and if there are hairs, stains, smells, wrinkles or any other unappealing qualities they WILL rate you poorly. Here are 4 quick Airbnb tips […]
Insurance The thing we hate to pay for but are sure glad we did when we need it. I’ve been a host for over 5 years now and when I started, can you believe it — Insurance didn’t even cross my mind as I was eagerly adding pics, drafting great […]
In July 2017, while staying in a struggling Airbnb in Tallinn, Estonia, the book concept for Optimize YOUR Airbnb hit Daniel V. Rusteen, prior Airbnb employee and owner of OptimizeMyAirbnb.com. Over the next six months, the book would come together and be considered the definitive source for any serious Airbnb […]
Providing a wide array of non-standard Airbnb amenities to your guests is one of the easiest ways to improve your listing and obtain five-star reviews. Most guests expect basic amenities they would commonly find in a hotel, but there are many ways to exceed their expectations. Think of it this […]
Overview: The Party Squasher is perfect for Airbnb hosts who rent out an entire home on Airbnb. Although the device would also be useful for hosts who rent a private room, it might not be as necessary since someone else is often going to be there to help monitor activity. As […]