Airbnb Plus: a great way to boost your rentals

You have a rental property on Airbnb, but you are struggling to fill your bookings calendar? Yet there is an Airbnb programme designed to help you boost your rental income! Did you know that you can become an Airbnb Plus host? This new programme launched by the Airbnb platform is a simple and effective way to secure more bookings and therefore generate more income.

Airbnb Plus: what is it?You are probably already familiar with Airbnb, THE marketplace that lets users find accommodation (studio, room, flat, house) easily and anywhere in the world.

With attractive prices, Airbnb is now the best alternative to hotels. Just as guests can find exactly what they are looking for on the platform, owners can also sign up and list their properties to earn money. The Airbnb platform is constantly improving the quality of its services so that they suit every type of member.

In 2018, Airbnb unveiled its new "Super host" strategy. That strategy is built on the creation of two new categories of property: Airbnb Plus and Airbnb Luxe.

How do you becomean Airbnb Plus host?an Airbnb Plus host?an Airbnb Plus host?You can join the Airbnb Plus programme provided you meet certain criteria:

• The listing is for a room or a property with its own bathroom
• Your review rating is 4.8 or higher;
• You must accept at least 95% of booking requests;
• You have accepted every booking over the past year;

Plus properties are properties that have been inspected by professionals. They meet a set number of criteria (design, comfort, amenities, upkeep).

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What are the benefitsof Airbnb Plus?While Airbnb's standard programme is free, Airbnb Plus costs $149 (one-off, per listing). This programme lets you stand out from the other listings on the platform, and therefore gain more visibility.

By choosing Airbnb Plus, you get a badge to win users' trust and outstanding quality photos to showcase what makes your property special. The average price of an Airbnb Plus property is $250 a night.As you will have gathered, this programme lets you boost your rentals and earn a great deal of money! So what are you waiting for? Become an Airbnb Plus host.

Psst! To give yourself every chance and improve your review rating, remember to create your StyQR digital welcome book free of charge!