Top Resource Center pages

$250M to support hosts impacted by cancellations
10 ways to earn more during peak season
10 ways to give back during the holidays and beyond
10 ways to improve your space
10 ways to make the most of holiday hosting
4 ways to support relief workers in the wake of a disaster
6 steps to opening your space to evacuees
7 tips for hosting people who have fled a crisis
A Host’s guide to supporting sustainable tourism
A Spanish boutique hotel finds a solution to its slow season
A Superhost’s journey from listing her home to owning an inn
A beginner’s guide to sustainable hosting
A caseworker’s role in a refugee's journey
A clear and simple checkout
A couple leaves office life to be hospitality entrepreneurs
A couple shares their farm—and a broader vision for the land
A couple shares their haven in the woods
A couple’s journey to hosting the treehouse of their dreams
A father hosts a more accessible space
A guide to photographing accessibility features
A guide to understanding tax rules & filing taxes in Mexico
A message from our founders
A message from our new Global Head of Hosting
A mother hosts the home she wants to keep
A new way we're fighting discrimination on Airbnb
A nomadic duo's tiny houses let guests reconnect with nature
A simpler Experience refund policy for the community
A small business owner tries hosting on the side
A standout Host’s tips for getting 5-star reviews
A teacher finds hosting her spare room educational
A teacher funds her retirement through hosting
A young mother hosts a tent stay for couples to get away
Accessibility
Accessibility
Accuracy: Tips for setting and surpassing guest expectations
Add accessibility features to your Experience listing
Add details guests will love
Adding and editing amenities is easier than ever
Adding fees for cleaning and extra guests
Adjusting your price and settings to meet local demand
Advice from Hosts who love helping other Hosts
Airbnb 2021 Winter Release: What Hosts need to know
Airbnb 2022 Summer Release: Update for Experiences
Airbnb Ambassadors
Airbnb Answers: Early host payouts
Airbnb Answers: Guest info and flagging guest behavior
Airbnb Answers: Guest profile photos
Airbnb Answers: Pricing suggestions
Airbnb Answers: Pricing tools that drive host success
Airbnb Answers: Protecting you from guest cancellations
Airbnb Answers: Protecting you from one-off bad reviews
Airbnb Answers: Tips for getting more bookings
Airbnb Plus
Airbnb and Etsy curate home goods for Hosts by Hosts
Airbnb offers support to hosts who are federal employees
Airbnb support for striking UAW members
Airbnb.org
Airbnb.org houses 50000 refugees fleeing Ukraine
Airbnb: Now in 31 new languages
Airbnb’s $10 million investment in communities
Airbnb’s 5-step cleaning process
Airbnb’s messaging tools are key at this boutique hotel
All news
An adventurous host brings entrepreneurs together at hostels
An update for hosts who use the email alias feature
Announcing upgrades to our Community Support
Answering top questions about the 5-step cleaning process
Answers for Superhosts about the July Superhost assessment
Answers for travelers about COVID-19
Answers to your hosting questions about COVID-19
Answers to your questions about the Superhost Relief Fund
Antiracism resources for the Airbnb community
April 28: Helping you prepare for the future of travel
April 9: A chat with the head of Airbnb Experiences
At a historic Miami B&B this couple uses Airbnb to connect
Attract guests with the new wifi speed test
Attracting bookings
Automate your communications with these inbox updates
Become a Host
Bring new life to your farm through hosting
Building and improving Airbnb—together with Hosts
Building and improving the Superhost program
Building trust in our local communities
CEO Brian Chesky on travel trends and our new Host campaign
COVID-19 & your hosting business: How to minimize the impact
COVID-19 and cancellation policies
COVID-19 cleaning guidelines for Experiences
COVID-19 safety guidelines for Experiences
COVID-19 travel restrictions
Calendar & booking settings
Cancun couple become hospitality entrepreneurs
Celebrating the generous hosts in the Open Homes program
Changes to make to your listing today
Changing our policy on avoidable Host cancellations
Choose the right cancellation policy for you
Clarification on essential amenities: Hosts can choose
Clarity about the recent Superhost criteria change
Cleaning guidelines for private room Hosts
Cleaning guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19
Cleaning tips from seasoned hosts
Cleanliness
Common questions
Communicate easily with Airbnb’s new Translation Engine
Communication & check-in
Communication tips for international guests
Company news & events
Compliments to the host
Connecting to Airbnb with property management software
Connecting with your local Experience host community
Control when you host
Coronavirus
Coronavirus and our extenuating circumstances policy
Coronavirus and our extenuating circumstances policy
Couple runs “bubble” hotel in Mexico using Airbnb tools
Create a guidebook to share your local tips
Create a video for your in-person Experience
Create an invite-only Experience for family and friends
Creating a guest-friendly space
Decluttering your space: What hosts need to know
Delighting guests
Delighting your first guests
Delighting your guests
Design inspiration
Design on a budget: tips from Superhost Huma
Details about the guest rebooking and refund policy
Discovering the world of hosting
Discussing discrimination at a Q&A for Airbnb Hosts
Dispute reviews from guests who violate our party ban
Diversity & inclusion
Diversity and hospitality are key at this boutique hotel
Doubling revenue: a property management’s story
Early access for Superhosts: custom Airbnb web addresses
Elevate the guest experience with these tips from the pros
Everything you need to know about AirCover for Hosts
Expand your business into different languages
Experience guest spotlight with Ranier and Stephanie
Explore more
Exploring the enhanced cleaning process
Extenuating circumstances policy update and more news
Federal COVID-19 economic relief resources for U.S. hosts
Feeling protected by Airbnb
Financial relief resources for hosts
Financial relief resources for hosts in Asia Pacific
Financial relief resources for hosts in Latin America
Financial relief resources for hosts in the U.S. and Canada
Financial relief resources: Europe Middle East and Africa
Finding the comforts of home after an earthquake evacuation
Fine-tuning your calendar settings for longer stays
Five product features to attract more guests
Forging friendship in a fire’s aftermath
Friends turn a side job into a booming hospitality business
From Airbnb leaders
Get fast expert help with dedicated Superhost support
Get inspired by Airbnb Plus
Get more 5-star reviews
Get ready to host: Beginner’s video guide
Get started hosting
Get started on Airbnb
Get to know the Host Advisory Board: Merrydith Callegari
Get to know the Host Advisory Board: Omar Covarrubias
Get to know the Host Advisory Board: Pascale Hasson
Get to know the Host Advisory Board: Susan Bailey
Getting started
Getting started with Online Experiences
Getting started with the 5-step enhanced cleaning process
Getting to know potential guests
Going above and beyond to welcome your guests
Grow your business
Growing a business
Growing your hosting business
Guest profile photos: Airbnb response to community feedback
Health and safety
Health and safety guidelines for Food and Drink Experiences
Health and safety guidelines for hosting Experiences in reopened regions
Health and safety guidelines for hosts and guests on Airbnb
Help guests with disabilities join your Experience
Help shape EU legislation on hosting
Helpful tips for welcoming international guests
Helping you become a more sustainable Host
Honoring Black history worldwide—all year long
Hospitality
Host Advisory Board
Host newsletter archive
Host questions answered: Airbnb’s Summer Release
Host stories
Host with confidence with our policies and protections
Hosting Ukraine refugees through Airbnb.org
Hosting an Experience on Airbnb
Hosting during COVID-19: Helpful tips from Airbnb hosts
Hosting helps this Texas rancher expand his pristine land
Hosting private rooms: Top tips and benefits
Hosts help their guests connect with nature in rural Italy
Hosts on Airbnb are making their homes more sustainable
How 2 Superhosts are embracing virtual hosting
How Airbnb host Brenda earns retirement income
How Airbnb protects Hosts
How Airbnb search works
How Airbnb supports you as a Host
How Frontline Stays helped 3 COVID-19 responders
How Hosts helped Airbnb invest in local communities
How SEO keywords can help guests find your Experience
How a Co-Host can help grow and manage your Experience
How a Portland boutique hotel attracts new bookings
How a Superhost became an Experience host
How a hand-built home helped two Superhosts semi-retire
How a hospitality entrepreneur in Bali gets his ideal guests
How a neighborhood in Rome welcomed a refugee to his new home
How a property manager increased revenue by 25% in one year
How a refugee family from Iraq started over in Denver
How and when to communicate with guests
How cancellations and refunds impact your payout
How community feedback makes Airbnb more inclusive
How designer Evette Rios affords her second home
How expert Hosts attract guests during changing seasons
How longer stays can benefit your hosting business
How much does Airbnb charge Hosts?
How one Kenyan Superhost promotes inclusivity while hosting
How one Superhost is becoming more eco-friendly
How organizations are helping make medical travel possible
How payouts work for longer stays
How this French company extended its high season with Airbnb
How to add an accurate location for your listing
How to add top amenities
How to attract 5-star reviews
How to avoid cancellations
How to be an even more inclusive Host
How to become a Host on Airbnb
How to build a magical 5-star Experience
How to connect with new Hosts as a Superhost Ambassador
How to craft your story
How to create guest-friendly space
How to decide if your space is private or shared
How to define what kind of space you’re hosting
How to describe your space
How to earn money on Airbnb
How to expand your business with Experiences
How to finish listing your space
How to finish review and publish your listing
How to further define your space
How to get answers you need about COVID-19 and travel
How to handle a bad review—and bounce back
How to help a family on a Make-A-Wish® trip feel at home
How to help prevent hosting challenges
How to host a 5-star Online Experience for a large group
How to host a tent on Airbnb
How to host on your terms
How to improve your listing as you go
How to maintain a great response rate
How to make guests feel special
How to make your listing stand out
How to make your space comfortable for remote workers
How to optimize your hosting routine
How to organize listing photos into a home tour
How to organize your best photos
How to prepare for the unexpected
How to prepare your space—and guests—for wildfires
How to put Airbnb's 5-step cleaning process into practice
How to reassure guests and secure future bookings
How to set up a stellar listing
How to start a business on Airbnb
How to support new Hosts as a Superhost Ambassador
How to support the Asian and Pacific Islander community
How to take great listing photos
How to tell your guests about your cleaning process
How to think about setting your nightly rate
How to turn big events into opportunities to earn money
How to update multiple listings at once
How to upgrade your interior design
How to use your Superhost Ambassador dashboard
How to welcome your first guests
How to write a catchy listing title
How to write an appealing description
How we’re educating guests about travel insurance right now
How we’re giving hosts a seat at the table
How we’re helping to prevent parties this New Year’s Eve
How we’re helping travelers plan more flexible trips
How we’re holding guests responsible for damage
How we’re protecting you when things go wrong
How you can help refugees fleeing Ukraine
How you can help support Afghan refugees
How you get paid for hosting
How your feedback inspires better Experiences
How you’re protected while hosting
Hurricane Michael: How to help and find help if you need it
Important income tax changes for U.S. Hosts
Improved protections for Hosts and guests
Improvements to guest reviews house rules & cancellations
In Case You Missed It: 3 product updates to catch up on
In Case You Missed It: Review update Host Guarantee & more
In case you missed it: April Host News
In case you missed it: February Host News
In case you missed it: Host Advisory Board updates
In case you missed it: July Host News
In case you missed it: June Host News
In case you missed it: March Host News
In case you missed it: May Host News
Including an extra guest fee in your pricing strategy
Inclusive practices to help every guest feel welcome
Info about an elevator safety advisory & more on safety
Inside look: Connecting Superhosts and new hosts in Austin
Inside look: Superhost appreciation party
Insights from VRMA International 2019 in New Orleans
Introducing Airbnb’s COVID-19 safety practices
Introducing Olympian & Paralympian Online Experiences
Introducing Superhost Week
Introducing a set of hosting tools inspired by your feedback
Introducing special deals to reward Superhosts
Introducing the Airbnb Innovation Council
Introducing the Today tab your hosting home base
Investing in our partnerships with local communities
Is my space a good fit for Airbnb?
Is your Airbnb listing ready for guests?
It's a good time to update your listing with these tips
Keeping your space clean
Laura's Letter: Superhost Week 2018 recap
Laura’s Letter: What I learned from staying in private rooms
Lead your local Host Club
Leadership updates
Learn about housing options for COVID-19 responders
Learn about recycling and reducing waste
Learn the secrets of successful hosting
Lessons from a private room pro
Lessons from interviewing 300 Airbnb hosts
Listing details & photos
Listing tools
Local laws & taxes
Logistics and communication
Make the most of Airbnb’s pre-booking message feature
Make your home family-friendly
Making a guest feel comfortable and special
Making a hosting business plan
Making it easier to host together with teams on Airbnb
Making reviews more fair for hosts
Making reviews more relevant and useful for our community
Making your guest’s stay special
Making your home ready for guests
Managing reservations made simpler
March 30: A message to hosts from CEO Brian Chesky
Marketing & promotion
Mastering the schedule and timing of your Experience
May 13: It’s time to start looking ahead
May 5: An important update from Airbnb
Meet the Florida hosts who welcomed hurricane evacuees
Meet the new Reservations List—inspired by you
Navigating hosting during COVID-19
Navigating hosting requirements in New York City
New COVID-19 safety standards
New Host tools and travel trend updates
New Online Experiences can make social distancing easier
New features & policies
New guidelines for writing your listing title
New professional tools simplify hospitality for teams
New ways for guests to discover your listing
News
News about the co-hosting split payout feature
News and updates for Experiences
Offer an easy check-in with the refreshed Trips tab
One host’s tiny houses help fulfill big dreams
One woman’s journey from first-time host to entrepreneur
Online Experiences
Opening homes in times of crisis with Airbnb.org
Opt in to our flexible Experiences cancellation policy
Optimizing your Experience page
Our continued commitment to inclusion
Our insights on the evolving vacation-rental industry
Party policy updates Superhost status extensions & more
Payments update: Retiring the Group Payments feature
Photo requirements for Experiences
Potential challenges
Power your Airbnb routine with these calendar updates
Power your Airbnb routine with these calendar updates
Practicing inclusive hospitality and combating bias
Prepare your space for a smartphone photo shoot
Preparing to host refugee guests with Airbnb.org
Preparing your space—and your guests—for emergencies
Pricing strategies
Product and policy updates
Professional hosting
Promoting your Experience
Protecting communities from COVID-19 with CORE
Protecting yourself and your guests from illness
Provide a safer space for your cleaners
Providing a 5-star Experience
Ratings & reviews
Recap of the July 7 Experiences Q and A with Catherine Powell and host panel
Recap of the May 27 Experiences Q and A with Catherine Powell
Recaps and next steps
Recommend local activities with this simple tool
Reflecting on the first year of Airbnb’s Open Homes program
Removing COVID-19 as an extenuating circumstance
Reopening in-person Experiences
Resources for Superhost Ambassadors
Resources to help you host Experiences safely
Responsible hosting
Review updates sustainability and more from Catherine
SEO tips for ranking higher in search
Safer travel during COVID-19
Say hello to the members of our 2021 Host Advisory Board
Secrets from a seasoned Superhost
Select and edit photos for your listing
Setting a monthly price for longer stays
Setting a pricing strategy
Setting a pricing strategy for your Experience
Setting goals to improve your listing’s performance
Setting guest expectations with an accurate location
Setting up a successful listing
Setting your cleaning fees
Setting your maximum number of guests beds and rooms
Setup & amenities
Sharing community: Airbnb.org’s Afghan refugee program
Simplifying the check-in process
Sprucing up your listing description
Sprucing up your space
Stock up on these cleaning supplies
Strengthening our commitment to community standards
Strengthening our safety commitment to hosts
Stylish designer’s hotel uplifts a Bangkok neighborhood
Submitting your Experience
Success stories
Superhost
Superhost advice for welcoming LGBTQ+ guests
Superhost news travel trends and more from Catherine
Superhost spotlight: filling a home with life after loss
Superhost spotlight: from home host to boutique hotel owner
Superhost tips to manage and grow your business
Supporting Host athletes at the Games and more news
Supporting guests during their stay
Supporting safe stays for private or shared room guests
Sustainability
Take great listing photos on your smartphone
Take great listing photos with your phone
Taking your hosting to the next level
Tap into the power of Host-to-Host connections
Testing out your new in-person Experience
The 10-point Experience page checklist
The 3 pillars of a quality Experience
The 4 hospitality keys that unlock 5-star reviews
The 800-mile journey to find life-saving medical treatment
The Airbnb 2022 Summer Release: What Hosts need to know
The Airbnb 2022 Summer Release: What Hosts need to know
The Airbnb Resource Center is here to help you succeed
The amenities guests want
The basics of hosting on Airbnb
The best amenities to offer right now
The do’s and don’ts of providing self check-in
The forces of nature community and kindness
The latest updates to Superhost assessments
The power of a place to stay- one year of Frontline stays
The pros of spending a night in your space
These property managers used Airbnb tools to boost occupancy
These simple Host tools can help attract more guests
This man’s Peace Corps experience taught him how to host
This property manager increased bookings with Airbnb tools
Thoughtful details guests love
Three simple steps to more bookings
Tips and tricks
Tips and tricks from a seasoned Superhost Ambassador
Tips for a great Online Experience video submission
Tips for a simple hosting routine
Tips for creating a unique web address for your listing
Tips for hosting guests during longer stays
Tips for hosting guests with accessibility needs
Tips for hosting people who are traveling for medical care
Tips for improving your Airbnb search ranking
Tips from Airbnb Plus hosts: Adding character to your space
Tips from Airbnb Plus hosts: Design your space for comfort
Tips from Airbnb Plus hosts: How to add thoughtful touches
Tips from Airbnb Plus hosts: How to create a cohesive space
Tips from Airbnb Plus hosts: How to find a convenient layout
Tips from Airbnb Plus hosts: How to have warmer welcomes
Tips from Airbnb Plus hosts: How to keep your space spotless
Tips from Airbnb Plus hosts: How to offer excellent service
Tips from Airbnb Plus hosts: How to play up personality
Tips from Airbnb Plus hosts: Why quality matters
Tips from property managers about how to host right now
Tips to help prevent parties at your property
Tools & features
Tools you can use to attract longer stays
Top Hosts share this trait: a growth mindset
Top tips to improve listing performance
Top travel trends we’re tracking
Travel insurance for Airbnb guests is coming soon
Turning your space into a social media star
Two Superhosts find success sharing their Airstreams
Understanding Instant Book
Understanding calendar and booking settings
Understanding hosting best practices
Understanding our updated extenuating circumstances policy
Understanding response rate and acceptance rate
Understanding the 5-step enhanced cleaning process
Understanding the Experience listing process
Unique ways to host on Airbnb
Update: Canceling under our extenuating circumstances policy
Updates
Updating how automated messaging works
Upgrade your listing photos
Using our performance dashboard to make strategic decisions
Using pet fees and other tools to perfect your pricing
Using quick replies to save time
Using reviews to improve your hosting routine
Using scheduled messages to save time
Want to house COVID-19 responders? Here’s how
We're testing a fresh new look for your listing
Webinar: how to host refugees through Airbnb.org - English
Webinar: how to host refugees through Airbnb.org - French
Webinar: how to host refugees through Airbnb.org - German
Webinar: how to host refugees through Airbnb.org - Italian
Webinar: how to host refugees through Airbnb.org - Polish
Webinar: how to host refugees through Airbnb.org - Spanish
Welcome to Airbnb’s Superhost Ambassador program
Welcoming HotelTonight to Airbnb—your questions answered
Welcoming guests for longer stays
What Hosts need to know about Airbnb’s announcement
What Hosts want to know about taxes in Mexico
What do service fees pay for?
What guests are searching for
What guests want now—and what you can do about it
What happens after you publish your listing?
What happens when you hit Save?
What hosting regulations apply to you?
What it takes to update your listing
What it's like to host
What makes Superhosts so “super”?
What to do if you can’t host due to COVID-19 restrictions
What to do if your guest arrives late
What you can do right now to attract holiday guests
What you need to know about carbon monoxide safety
What you need to know about hosting families
What you need to know about hosting pets
What you need to know about the booking process
What’s expected of Hosts?
What’s for breakfast? Hot tips plus an important update
Who books Airbnb Experiences and why?
Why a host in Texas opened her home to a refugee family
Why host
Why host an Experience on Airbnb?
Why host on Airbnb?
Why it can pay off to create a home inventory
Why it’s smart to offer flexible cancellations
Why reviews matter
Why strive for Superhost status
Why this host gave a COVID-19 responder a free place to stay
Why your nightly rate may look different
Wisdom at work: An interview with Chip Conley
Write a house manual to share info about your space
Writing a clear and specific Experience itinerary
Writing helpful house rules
Your November 2019 Host Q&A Recap
Your guest or host may have COVID-19. Now what?
Your guide to a standout Experience page
Your listing
Your professional hosting quick-start checklist
Your questions answered about customer service and payments
Your space
Your space your rules
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