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Hello everyone, Welcome to our Community Guide board - a place full of the best advice and tactics by Hosts, for Hosts! In this section you are going to find a plethora of guides, tips and tutorials created by our hosting community on mastering the ar... Latest reply by Lazmee0

Hi everyone! I thought I’d share my personal experience registering a holiday home in Tuscany, because when I first started I found the process confusing and I had to figure out everything step by step. Here’s what I learned along the way: 1. The CI... Latest reply by Emilie

Most hosts lose bookings not because of price but because of slow or unclear communication. After managing a boutique hotel, I stopped replying from scratch and built a simple 5-step system: Pre-bookingQuick reply, confirm availability, highlight key ... Latest reply by Sandra-C21

There’s a quiet tension in hosting today that no one really talks about. We’re no longer just welcoming people into a space.We’re operating inside a system that is part human, part automated, and often a little disconnected from reality. Messages are filt... Latest reply by Lamberto-and-Enrica0

I list my Mexican property in USD and the money is sent to my US bank account. I receive emails of the expected payout in USD when the reservation is made, however, the actual payout is less. I have tried to figure out why and the closest I can get is... Latest reply by SAm8891

Adding some screenshots with descriptions about the request to Add a category process on Airbnb : On you dashboard's Listing editor, select Property type : On the Property type side of the screen, click Learn more at the end of the se... Latest reply by Debra300

Millennial and Gen Z guests represent a growing force in travel bookings. As a Host Advisory Board member, I have a few tips that have worked well for me to help get bookings, great reviews, and repeat stays from this demographic. 1. Focus on aesthetics ... Latest reply by Sreekala-S0

So you are thinking about starting an Airbnb? Not sure what to do or where to turn? Here are some time-tested ideas, suggestions and step-by-step instructions to answer your questions and make starting your new business easier. Although the following tips... Latest reply by Jazzy11

With a Co-Host, hosting can be even easier. We’ve encountered Hosts seeking a Co-Host or looking to become a Co-Host in the Community Center. Experienced Co-Hosts can make this search easier. Whether you're an Airbnb Host seeking assistance managing yo... Latest reply by Debjani3

Important: Requests must be submitted within 14 days of noticing damages or missing items. Imagine this: guests accidentally ruined your bed linen, broke a door lock, smashed the sink, or even your entire dinnerware set Don’t worry! You are protected... Latest reply by Oksana127

I think it's important to establish communication with guests, to ensure that they are responsive in the event I do need to contact them. I'd like to leave the instant book setting on, but no communication from guests makes me nervous. The Pre-booking mes... Latest reply by Kendall125