If you’ve noticed your Airbnb listing getting fewer views or bookings lately — you’re not imagining it. There’s a clear shift happening in the platform’s algorithm and priorities, one that’s starting to favor established, high-performing hosts over casual or entry-level ones. While Airbnb hasn’t publicly released a full breakdown of its ranking formula, the trend…
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Airbnb is rolling out a major change to its service fee structure that affects how hosts and property managers set their prices. If you’re hosting on Airbnb—whether you manage a single property or dozens—these updates will impact your payouts unless you prepare. Here’s a breakdown of what’s changing, when it’s happening, and how to stay…
Airbnb quietly shifted the playing field. Their latest algorithmic update has pushed more than 40% of listings into near-invisibility. What does that mean? Even well-rated properties—those with years of great reviews—are buried beneath the glossy, hotel-like inventory Airbnb wants guests to see first. For independent hosts, this is more than frustrating—it’s existential. You’re not just…
Fees Are Changing. Winners Aren’t. Airbnb’s evolving fee structure is more than just a line-item adjustment—it’s a signal of where the short-term rental industry is headed. For many hosts, this change feels like a squeeze. But in reality, it’s a filter. Those who operate casually or without structure will feel the impact the most. Those…