Airbnb Updates

How to be a successful Airbnb host: Creating an attractive listing

Hello to all the new Airbnb hosts in the Community Center, and welcome to Airbnb! Now that you’ve published your listing, you probably have a few questions about what comes next. This 5-step guide is designed to help you create a successful Airbnb li... read more

Created 10-04-2019 | Latest reply 02-12-2019 by Janaki-Prasad0

Inside look: Superhost appreciation party

Caption: Airbnb co-founders Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, and Nathan Blecharczyk attended the party to congratulate the 12 Superhosts and their guests in person. Achieving Superhost status is an incredible achievement, one that represents standout hospital... read more

Created 09-04-2019 | Latest reply 01-03-2020 by Kerry143

Inside look: Superhost appreciation party

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Design on a budget: tips from Superhost Huma

Situated in the South London district of Stockwell is a light green Victorian home with a raspberry pink door. Push the brass door knob in the center, make your way up a distressed staircase, and you’ll see sunlight spilling onto a vintage bed, situate... read more

Created 09-04-2019 | Latest reply 25-03-2020 by Huma0

Design on a budget: tips from Superhost Huma

Share your hosting story for a chance to be featured

What’s your most memorable hosting experience? What inspired you to open your doors to guests in the first place? Every host has a unique story— and we want to hear yours! Take a brief survey and tell us a bit about your hosting experience. (Ten minutes... read more

Created 22-03-2019 | Latest reply 30-04-2019 by Rachel367

Make the most of House Rules: host tips & how-to’s

When it comes to setting House Rules, you’ll want to strike a balance between protecting your home and ensuring a great stay for guests by setting clear expectations. That’s why Airbnb’s House Rules tool allows hosts to select from a list of standard r... read more

Created 14-03-2019 | Latest reply 28-09-2019 by Lisa2118

Make the most of House Rules: host tips & how-to’s

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Making reviews more fair for hosts

Many of you have asked us how Airbnb can protect hosts from one-off bad reviews. When this question came up at the most recent Host Q&A, we told you we were working on ways to make the review process more fair for hosts. Specifically, we made 2 promis... read more

Created 07-03-2019 | Latest reply 03-12-2021 by Bart254

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Welcoming HotelTonight to Airbnb—your questions answered

Hi everyone, Today we announced that Airbnb is acquiring HotelTonight. HotelTonight is a hotel-booking service that specializes in boutique and independent hotels, and focuses on making last-minute trips easy and fun. We’ve sent out a press announce... read more

Created 07-03-2019 | Latest reply 17-03-2020 by Bruce476

Welcoming HotelTonight to Airbnb—your questions answered

Introducing Airbnb Updates, a new blog for hosts from Airbnb

Hi everyone, Welcome to Airbnb Updates! This new blog within the Community Center is where you can find product updates, host stories, company news, inspiration and tips to help you grow your business, and other important messages from Airbnb. We’v... read more

Created 06-03-2019 | Latest reply 22-08-2020 by Zina-Holiday-Homes0

Introducing Airbnb Updates, a new blog for hosts from Airbnb

Superhost spotlight: filling a home with life after loss

Superhost Marianne suddenly found herself alone in the craftsman she and her late husband renovated together. To pick herself up, she launched her own business, opening her California home to guests from across the world. In her own words, she shares how ... read more

Created 08-02-2019 | Latest reply 01-10-2019 by Jennifer311

Superhost spotlight: filling a home with life after loss

House manual tips: protect your home & save time

To help your guests have a great stay, you want to make sure they can make the most of all the appliances and amenities in your home. And for your own peace of mind, you want to make sure they know how to operate those features correctly. Airbnb’s house m... read more

Created 08-02-2019 | Latest reply 05-02-2020 by Felicity69

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How to Host: Making Your Home a Social Media Star

Building and Improving the Superhost Program

How to Host: Upgrade Your Listing Photos

How to Host: Sharing Your Story