Airbnb Updates

Photography tips: showcase accessibility features—and stand out in search

When travel and accessibility meet, it can be life changing for guests with limited mobility. For the first big trip of his life, Edouard was flying 10,000 miles (17,000 kilometers) from France to Australia, looking for an extraordinary experience and ... read more

Created 20-11-2018 | Latest reply 21-03-2021 by Daniel8081

Photography tips: showcase accessibility features—and stand out in search

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Airbnb Answers: Easier access to Customer Service

You asked: Can Airbnb make it easier to contact customer service? You’ve raised this important question at each Global Host Q&A, and we hear you loud and clear. Easy access to support when you need it, with quick and straightforward resolutions, is impo... read more

Created 17-05-2018 | Latest reply 02-03-2021 by Dorothy202

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Airbnb Answers: Pricing suggestions

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 ... read more

Created 21-08-2018 | Latest reply 01-03-2021 by Victoria1339

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How to Host: Making Your Home a Social Media Star

Social media is a powerful tool to get discovered and generate interest in your listing. Learn the secrets on how to build a strong online presence from an expert digital marketer (and Superhost). Navigating the social media landscape can feel like y... read more

Created 17-09-2019 | Latest reply 17-02-2021 by Ben3837

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Tips for better check-ins: Make the most of Airbnb’s check-in guide tool

Check-in can be a confusing process for guests, and if things don’t go smoothly, it can cause extra work and worry for hosts, too. There’s a tool on the Airbnb mobile app that can help: check-in guide. “I use [the check-in guide] to put all my check-in ... read more

Created 28-01-2019 | Latest reply 13-09-2020 by Rita600

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How to Host: Making a Hosting Business Plan

How to turn your property into profit with the help of these 5 Superhost tips. Nick Karakaian and Sarah Roussos-Karakaian have been Superhosts since 2013Nick and Sarah Roussos-Karakaian are a husband and wife Superhost team (@nestrs) who have turned hos... read more

Created 15-10-2019 | Latest reply 11-07-2020 by Ian-And-Anne-Marie0

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Tips for messaging guests: Save time & set expectations

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... read more

Created 12-12-2018 | Latest reply 04-07-2020 by Bryce13

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How to Host: Sprucing Up Your Space

Did you know that leveling up your design is one of the simplest steps you can take to increase your Airbnb revenue? According to one study, hosts who invested in upgrading their interiors found that it brought a 20% or more boost in bookings. Here are a ... read more

Created 09-09-2019 | Latest reply 27-06-2020 by Odessa-and-James0

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Understanding Response Rate and Acceptance Rate

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... read more

Created 20-07-2018 | Latest reply 05-05-2020 by Peter2668

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Airbnb Answers: Pricing tools that drive host success

You asked: Can Airbnb offer hosts more flexibility and options to set our pricing? Leading up to the last Host Q&A, you asked for more flexibility with your pricing options. We went straight to the team that plans and builds these tools to see what’s on... read more

Created 26-04-2018 | Latest reply 07-02-2020 by Tracey351

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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

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

Photography tips: showcase accessibility features—and stand out in search

Airbnb Answers: Easier access to Customer Service

Airbnb Answers: Pricing suggestions

How to Host: Making Your Home a Social Media Star

Tips for better check-ins: Make the most of Airbnb’s check-in guide tool

How to Host: Making a Hosting Business Plan

Tips for messaging guests: Save time & set expectations

How to Host: Sprucing Up Your Space

Understanding Response Rate and Acceptance Rate

Airbnb Answers: Pricing tools that drive host success