Airbnb rentals

There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding Airbnb’s upcoming change to its service fee structure. Starting October 27, 2025, all Airbnb hosts using property management tools to manage their properties (such as Host Tools) will transition to the host-only fee model. While it may sound like a big shift, it’s a change that will actually […]

One way to make your short-term rental stand out from the crowd on Airbnb is to earn the platform’s Guest Favorite badge. Earning this badge shows guests that your property is among the best of the more than eight million homes on Airbnb. This blog post will break down what exactly the Guest Favorite badge

Looking for some inspiration? We get it. There are millions upon millions of short-term rentals out there, and it can be hard to know how to stand out from the crowd. To give you a little inspiration, we gathered just five of the best Airbnbs in the world for you to take a look at.

If you’re thinking of diving into the world of short-term rentals, one of the most important questions you may find yourself pondering is, “When does Airbnb pay hosts?” Frankly, that’s a valid and fair question to be considering from day one. As with any business, it’s important that you have a firm understanding of your

As you know, managing a short-term rental has the potential to take up a lot of your brain space. However, that’s where working with a co-host can come in handy. This blog post will walk you through how to add a co-host on Airbnb as well as how Host Tools can help automate your hosting

Airbnb has been transforming the travel and short-term rental industry for years, but the Summer 2025 update takes innovation to an entirely new level. More than just accommodation, the platform now offers discoverable and bookable services that redefine the hosting and guest experience. For short-term rental hosts, this update opens up new streams of revenue

What’s the secret sauce that has made Airbnb so successful? It’s all about the “Airbnb core values” – a set of guiding principles shaping how hosts create memorable stays for their guests. This article will cover the four core values that define the community and how to use them to improve your guest experience and

Giving the gift of travel is one of the most meaningful ways to show someone you care. With Airbnb gift cards, folks can make it easy for a loved one or friend to book a staycation or a dream vacation. But have you ever wondered how a host is affected when guests buy Airbnb gift

The Airbnb 2023 summer release was just shared by the company. With sky-high travel numbers expected, their recent updates are set to help both guests and hosts have as smooth a travel season as possible. This blog post shares everything you need to know about the Airbnb 2023 summer release. Host Tools provides an automated,

Airbnb’s 2024 Summer Release is here, and it’s set to revolutionize the way hosts operate on the platform. The release introduces a slew of features designed to enhance the experience for both hosts and guests. It particularly focuses on group travel enhancements, a new category of stays, and upgrades for hosts. This post will dissect