Describe your 2024 as a host in one word

[Rebecca]

Hello everyone 👋




As the year comes to an end, many of us reflect on how the last 12 months have gone. Whether it was full of ups, some downs, surprises or interesting meets, I think it’s safe to say we’ve all had yet another big year. ✨

With that in mind, I’d like to invite you to look back on 2024 together: can you think of one word that encapsulates the past year for you?

Looking forward to reading all your words of choice! 😃

Wishing you all the best, 
Rebecca 

[Ahmed1026]

Competitive!

Market in Toronto GTA is very competitive as lot of good properties are walking away

[Ahmed1026]

....from rental market and putting it on ABnB.

[Paula]

Hello @Ahmed1026, healthy competition can also bring some very interesting opportunities.

Are you planning to implement anything new in your listing to gain a competitive advantage?

Keep us updated!

[S--Melody0]

SLOW!!

[Paula]

Hello @S--Melody0, thank you for sharing this in our community. Was this your first year as an Airbnb host?

A great suggestion for new hosts in the community is to start a 👉 Critique My Listing thread, where our seasoned hosts can provide insights on improvements to enhance your chances of receiving more bookings.

Regards,

[S--Melody0]

No it’s not. 
Started summer 2023. But I’ve been struggling ever since.

[Ivy303]

 A Fun roller coaster ride !! 

[Emilie]

@Ivy303 That's rather exciting! Now I wonder, if you had to compare it to one specific roller coaster ... which roller coaster would you say your year as a host was? 🎢😁

[Ericka104]

Evolving!

[Emilie]

@Ericka104 A very dynamic choice of word! In which way would you say it has evolved the most this year? 💡

[Anton7298]

I can’t think of one word for everything that I have experienced this past one year but I think I can have one word for each of my experience

One

(ungrateful guest)

Bogus

(review policy)

Ignored

(by abb support)

Unfair

(star raiting / star requirements)

Grateful

(for all the guest that stayed with us)

Loved/Valued

(by fellow host and community managers)

Positive

(for 2025)

cheers

(to all)

-A-

[Emilie]

Hi @Anton7298, 

That is definitely more than one word 😉 

I like that although you highlight some challenges, there are some very positive words too so it's all in all balanced. Picking up on your choice of word for the upcoming year, what are you most hopeful about? 🍀

[Mohamed1383]

Hello Paula,

Thank you for reaching out! I appreciate the invitation to reflect on the past year.

If I had to choose one word to capture my year as an Airbnb host, it would be “Growth”

This year has been filled with learning opportunities, building stronger connections with guests, and enhancing the hosting experience to provide even more comfort and value.

Thank you for fostering such a supportive community, and I look forward to seeing what 2025 will bring!

Best regards,

Mohammed Al-Daher

[Paula]

Hello @Mohamed1383, thank you very much for sharing this with our community 😊

Was this your first year as an Airbnb host? Do you have any plans to continue growing your hosting business in 2025?

Looking forward to reading more of your contributions in 2025.

Happy holidays!

[Alfonso545]

My one word is "Start"