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Should You Allow Airbnb Instant Booking At Your Short-Term Rental?

Our Little Lifestyle: Airbnb

A new host recently asked me if they should allow Airbnb instant booking reservations for their short-term rental, and I instantly answered “yes.” But, by toggling the “require a good track record” button, Airbnb only allows instant booking if the guest has completed a stay without incident or bad reviews.

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Airbnb Scams: How to Spot Them and Protect Yourself

Hospitable

Airbnb Scams: How to Spot Them and Protect Yourself By The Hospitable Team OTAs As an Airbnb host, you are opening your vacation rental property up to potential guests from all over the world. In this blog post, we’ll talk about some common Airbnb scams and how to protect yourself from them as a host. The excuses are endless.

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Airbnb Welcome Book: How to Impress Your Guests

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Airbnb Welcome Book: How to Impress Your Guests By The Hospitable Team OTAs A well-designed Airbnb welcome book lets you welcome guests at your property even if you’re not there. Why Do You Need an Airbnb Welcome Book? An Airbnb welcome book is a necessity for every listing. Discover now!

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Airbnb SEO: Best optimization techniques for 2025

Rentals United

Are you looking to drive more bookings towards your rental properties? One thing is for sure – improving your Airbnb search ranking is key to getting more bookings and revenue for your vacation rentals. The big question is; how can you improve your Airbnb search visibility and get your properties to appear on the first page?

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Airbnb Average Occupancy Rate in the UK Market in 2025

Hospitable

Airbnb Average Occupancy Rate in the UK Market in 2025 By The Hospitable Team Industry Insights , OTAs Updated Mar'25 Investing in vacation rentals can be very profitable, but you should realize that not all markets and properties are equal, and rental income varies per location and property type. Start today with a 14-day free trial.

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Vacation Rental Marketing Strategies: Expert Tips for More Bookings

Avantio

Key Takeaways A direct booking website is essential in 2025: Travelers trust brands with a strong online presence more than OTAs alone. Multi-channel visibility combined with a synced calendar boosts exposure and booking potential. Multi-channel visibility combined with a synced calendar boosts exposure and booking potential.

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Airbnb vs. Renting: Which Option Is Better?

Hospitable

Airbnb vs. Renting: Which Option Is Better? However, one of the main discussion points among real estate investors is the debate about whether to list a property on Airbnb or opt for traditional long-term renting. In this article, we’ll compare Airbnb vs. renting to help you discover the pros and cons of each rental strategy.