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Airbnb Experiences (2021 Edition)

A no-nonsense guide to help tour and activity operators assess if they should list, how to list, and how to succeed on Airbnb Experiences. This guide is for operators who currently list or are considering listing on Airbnb.

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Summary

Airbnb has become one of the largest online travel sellers in the world, selling some $38 billion in home rentals in 2019. Airbnb recovered faster than most amid the pandemic to close out 2020 with the biggest initial public offering of the year. Although the company’s tours and activities segment, Airbnb Experiences, is relatively small with about 40,000 listings (vs. 5.6 million active accommodations),  Airbnb has had a big impact.  There are plenty of reasons to list on Airbnb as well as not to, and each tour and activity operator must make the best decision for their business. This 2021 edition is for operators who currently list or are considering listing on Airbnb.

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Airbnb Experiences (2021 Edition): Table of Contents

  • Four Reasons Why Tour & Activity Operators Should Consider Airbnb
  • What Airbnb Looks for in Experiences
      • “The Antidote to Mass Tourism”
      • Conventional Tours (May Be) Welcome
      • Airbnb Quality Standards
  • Commissions, Terms & Conditions
      • Commission
      • Exclusivity: “Airbnb Guests Only”
      • Group Size: Maximums
      • Group Minimums & Cancellation
      • Multiple Hosts
      • Cut-offs
  • Should You Apply to Be an Experiences Host?
  • How It Works for Operators (Hosts)
      • Getting Started
      • What You Need to Know
  • How to Apply
      • What You Need to Know
  • Designing Your Listing Page
      • Case Study: BeWild! Adventures & Wellness
      • Case Study: #1 HOLLYWOOD SIGN TOUR – WORLD’S BEST!
  • Best Practices: Tips for Success
      • Pricing: Keep It Under $100
      • Duration: Keep It Short
      • Guest Reviews
      • Analyze Listings in Your Market
  • Conclusion: To Airbnb or Not to Airbnb
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