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Airbnb fosters connection and belonging by embracing inclusion and respect regardless of a person's background or identity. As members of the Airbnb community, these are values that we all have a responsibility to uphold and protect. To foster a space ...

Homemade breakfasts, walking tours, neighborhood activities, and more —Superhosts go above and beyond when it comes to making guests feel welcome. In fact, about 30 percent* of Airbnb homes hosts have offered tours and activities to guests. And some ho... Latest reply by Bishnu-Homestay0

During this busy holiday travel season, we know that protecting your home and guests is important to you. Here are three things you can do now: Make sure you have working smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors. Check your home to see if you already ha... Latest reply by Javier617

Hosting a private room can have incredible advantages: attracting guests who value a local connection, making new friends from all over the world, and creating a sense of belonging right in your own home. It can also come with a few unique challenges, ... Latest reply by Will258

If you’re feeling a dose of deja vu whenever you open a message from a guest, you’re not alone. There are some topics hosts are asked about again and again, such as exceptions for pets, wi-fi codes, directions, best places to eat, and more. Well, there... Latest reply by Bryce13

From safety tips to product updates, the most popular stories from the past year continue to be helpful today. Check out all 10 articles. Meet Els, an Open Homes host in Rome Els, of Belgium, wanted to pay forward the hospitality she received when she... Latest reply by Chaiya1

You asked: What can I do to get more bookings? We went straight to the source for this answer: We asked guests what they look for in Airbnb stays, and we analyzed their booking behavior to find out what takes them from browsing to booking. It turns... Latest reply by Sean433

You asked: You're constantly pushing me to lower my price—why? Who are you comparing me to? This was a top-voted question that we answered at the July 2018 Host Q&A, and it comes up often, so we’ve captured the answer as well as some updates for you ... Latest reply by Christine1

Nikki was one of the first hosts on Airbnb to earn Superhost status when the program first rolled out in 2014. She’s maintained that status for 16 consecutive quarters. How does Nikki do it? She learned hosting from the ground up, starting with a ti... Latest reply by Jean523

The quality of your photos can have a big impact on how well your listing performs. Listings with higher quality photos generally stand out in search results and get booked more often. Our research found that photos are one of the top three things gue... Latest reply by Zihong0

For many of you, hosting is important, but you’ve also got work, family, and your personal life keeping you plenty busy. So, tracking how quickly you reply to guest inquiries and monitoring the percentage of booking requests you’re accepting versus dec... Latest reply by Helen427