How to Get The “Guest Favorites” Badge on Airbnb: What’s The Impact?

How to get the coveted airbnb guest favorites badge.

Airbnb’s recent Winter Release, announced by CEO Brian Chesky, has introduced an exciting feature for hosts and guests alike: the “Guest Favorites” badge. This new accolade has quickly become a hot topic among the Airbnb community, sparking discussions and speculations about its impact. At IntelliHost, we’re diving into this development, keen to uncover how it … Read more

Personal Touch vs. Professional Branding: Does Your Airbnb Profile Image Influence Listing Success?

Logo VS Personal Image: How Profile Picture May Affect Your Listings

Have you ever wondered whether you should use a professional logo or image instead of a more personal image for your Airbnb profile? We sifted through a trove of data at IntelliHost, and the insights could surprise you. When it comes to hosting and managing properties on the OTA’s, every detail counts, from the description … Read more

The Superhost Effect: How It Influences the Airbnb Algorithm and Bookings

Ever wondered if having the ‘Superhost’ badge could get you more bookings on Airbnb? Jeff, our founder at IntelliHost, took a deep dive into our data to uncover how being a Superhost can influence the four primary booking funnel metrics. The findings? Let’s just say you might be in for a surprise. Impressions: To Appear … Read more

How Removing Cleaning and Service Fees Could Affect Your Bookings.

Have you ever wondered about the ripple effect of removing cleaning fees on your Airbnb listing? We sifted through a trove of data at IntelliHost, and the insights might nudge you to rethink those extra charges. A recent statement from Airbnb’s CEO, Brian Chesky, highlighted a focus on regulating cleaning fees. But how does this … Read more

7 PROVEN Airbnb SEO Strategies to Elevate Your Listing’s Performance

Airbnb SEO, or Search Engine Optimization for Airbnb, refers to the practice of optimizing a vacation rental listing on the Airbnb platform to enhance its visibility in search results. The primary goal is to improve the listing’s ranking, making it more likely to be seen and booked by potential guests. 
This optimization process involves adjusting various elements of the listing, such as the pricing, policies, photos, and reviews, to align with Airbnb’s search algorithm and guest preferences.

What’s the Best Airbnb Listing Description Length?

Considering how to craft the perfect Airbnb listing? Among the numerous elements to factor in, the length of your description might be on your mind. We recently delved into this topic, leveraging data from IntelliHost to uncover if there’s a “sweet spot” for description length. Read on for the intriguing findings. If videos are more … Read more

How Adding a Pool Can Affect Your Listings and Revenue

Have you ever pondered the financial benefits of adding a pool to your Airbnb property? We delved deep into data from IntelliHost, and the results might just urge you to consider it. Psssst! If you would rather watch the short video analysis on YouTube, click HERE An In-depth Investigation Our focus centered on 38 properties … Read more

How Airbnb’s Cancellation Policies Impact Your Bookings: An Updated Analysis

How Airbnb's Cancellation Policy Affects Your Bookings

When it comes to managing property bookings on platforms like Airbnb, the cancellation policy you choose can play a pivotal role. With the rise in travel and accommodations, many hosts have questioned how different policies impact their overall bookings and key funnel metrics. To provide clarity, we’ve dived deep into this topic, analyzing over 5,000 … Read more

Four Instant Booking Options on Airbnb: Which is Best for Your Conversion Rate?

Image of four airbnb listings and description of purpose of blog: Four Instant Booking Options on Airbnb, Which is Best for Your conversion rate

If you’re an Airbnb host, you know how important it is to get more bookings and increase your occupancy rate. One of the ways to do that is to enable instant book on your listing. Instant book allows guests to book your property without having to wait for your approval. This can make your listing … Read more