*Updated Analysis* The Impact of Airbnb’s Guest Favorites Badge on Listings

A short while ago, we introduced you to the initial information and findings on the impact of Airbnb’s new Guest Favorites badge on booking rates (to read that article and learn more about what the new guest favorites badge is, click HERE). Building on that preliminary data, we have now further analyzed thousands of listings … Read more

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 Listing Tenets of Airbnb Optimization

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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

How Airbnb’s Exact Location Setting Can Improve Your Bookings

Image of a beach with multiple location pings overlaying

Ever wondered what the effect of turning on exact location could be for you property? It’s an intriguing aspect that could impact your listing’s bookings. We delved in and stumbled upon some interesting findings. If videos are more your style, catch the full analysis on our YouTube channel HERE Understanding Exact Location If you don’t … Read more

How to Appear in Airbnb’s Special Categories

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Ever wondered how Airbnb decides which special category to place your listing in? It’s an intriguing aspect that could significantly impact your listing’s visibility. We delved into this and stumbled upon some interesting findings. If videos are more your style, catch the full analysis on our YouTube channel HERE A Humorous Discovery We currently manage … 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