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

The Ten Commandments of Airbnb Listing Optimization

Image depicting an airbnb with ancient stones and writing.

The stakes are high. Every click, every view, every inquiry matters. No, we’re not talking about the latest viral TikTok. We’re speaking of the challenge hosts face every time they think about how to improve their vacation rental listings.  For vacation rental managers, ensuring your property is attractive and resonates with potential guests at the … Read more

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 Pam 2.5X’d Her Conversion Rate (and tripled revenue) in 16 Days

While a robust first page impression rate can drive potential guests to your listing, the true success metric is your conversion rate: how many of those visitors actually book your property? When Pam, a property owner, faced a conversion crisis, Jeff from IntelliHost stepped in. Let’s dive into Pam’s transformation journey. Pssst! If you’d rather … Read more

Boosting Clicks for Beachfront Properties: Jay’s Success Story

Jay’s beautiful three-bedroom condo graces the sands of Gulf Shores, Alabama. With a massive 73,000 impressions in 30 days – a number most Airbnb hosts only dream of – Jay’s beachfront property enjoyed the limelight. The vast majority of these impressions can be attributed to one of Airbnb’s most popular filters: beachfront. With a whopping … Read more