Airbnb has launched a service for potential hosts who are pressed for time.
The company’s Co-Host Network allows property owners to set up their listings, manage reservations, communicate with guests and more directly from the Airbnb app, according to a Wednesday (October 16) news release.
“Co-Host Network takes the pain out of hosting,” Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, said in a release. “Starting today, you provide a home and we provide a great co-host.”
The co-hosts are experienced hosts with an “exceptional” track record on Airbnb, with an average rating of 4.86 and the majority helping to maintain the site’s highest quality listings, according to the release.
The company says it has more than 10,000 co-hosts in 10 countries, and Airbnb’s personalized ranking algorithm recommends a list of co-hosts based on factors such as location, hosting experience, and home type. .
Also Wednesday, Airbnb announced 50 upgrades to its app. This includes a welcome tour for first-time guests, destination suggestions and recommendation filters based on search and booking history, and personalized listing highlights.
“When you view a listing, we highlight details related to your search, such as playrooms and backyards with kids,” the company said in a release. “For returning customers, we have simplified the booking process with a redesigned checkout page that is shorter and shows all the important details at a glance.”
Chesky said last month that Airbnb is focused on expanding its long-term rental business, focusing on stays of 28 days or more.
“30 to 90-day stays, monthly stays, seasonal stays, I think this is a huge growth opportunity,” the CEO said at a travel conference, during his speech. He also hinted at the launch of a co-host service.
The initiative comes as governments around the world are cracking down on short-term rentals to increase the supply of housing for full-time residents, with countries such as Greece and Spain restricting vacation rentals to address housing shortages. I was disappointed.
And within the state, New York City’s strict regulations governing short-term rentals. The company argues that Local Law 18, which requires short-term rental hosts to be licensed by the city and comply with occupancy and building codes, has not reduced rents, while hotel prices continue to rise. There is.
