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Hosts Say Staffing Problems Are Now a Top Business Risk

Survey shows one in three operators lost revenue because of cleaner shortages or contractor issues

December 11, 2025

Latest News

Vrbo Releases New Ski Season Data

December 10, 2025

Vacation Rental Demand Climbs Across Europe’s Top Christmas Market Cities

December 8, 2025

Guesty Rolls Out an AI Revenue Management Agent

December 3, 2025

Airbnb's Landlord-Approved Rental Program Reaches 1,300 Buildings After Three Years

December 2, 2025

2026 Travel Trends: Property Managers Focus on Efficiency While Travelers Seek Experiences

Airbnb’s New ‘Host-Only Fee’ Shifts Entire Burden to Hosts

What the Big Beautiful Bill Means for Short-Term Rental Owners

Airbnb Launches ‘Reserve Now, Pay Later’ in the U.S.

Homelike Shuts Down After 10 Years

Airbnb’s 2025 Summer Release: What Hosts Need to Know

Booking Booster Tools

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Booking Booster Map

84% of travelers say location is their #1 priority when booking. Yet Airbnb does a bad job showing it off, which is why custom maps can boost conversions by up to 30%.

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Education

Experience Is the New Pricing Power

Experience Is the New Pricing Power

What Freewyld teaches us about building high-performing, experience-driven rentals

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Airbnb Interior Design: Budgeting Tips and Trends for 2025

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Airbnb Design Secrets: Pro Tips to Make Guests Fall in Love

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6 Airbnb Furniture Hacks to Save Thousands

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