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The Secret Weapon for Winning in the Era of AI Airbnb
Airbnb’s Summer 2026 Release made one thing clear: AI is now sitting between your listing and your guest. In the era of ChatGPT travel planning and AI-powered Airbnb search, the hosts who win will be the ones creating experiences guests actually talk about.
What Airbnb’s Summer 2026 Release Really Means for Hosts
The TL;DR: Airbnb is optimizing for guest convenience and platform stickiness, while hosts may absorb more of the operational complexity without owning the long-term guest relationship.
Mid-Term Rental Hosts: Your Tenants Want to Buy More Than Just the Stay
Mid-Term Tenants Want More Than a Rental. They Want Temporary Real Life.
One of the biggest misconceptions about mid-term rentals is that tenants are “low maintenance” because they stay longer.
What we’re actually seeing is that mid-term renters simply have different needs than short-term guests. Their purchases tend to look less like vacation upgrades and more like everyday life support.
How to Increase Occupancy with the Right Amenities
Join our webinar with OwnerRez to discuss our updated integration - and the trending amenities to offer in your Host Co store in 2026!
Introducing Breakup Insurance for Travel
Breakup Insurance reflects a growing shift in how people plan travel around real life, not ideal scenarios. This article explores why flexibility has become one of the most valuable products in travel and how relationship-aware protection is shaping booking behavior in 2026.
Trending Amenities in 2026 that Will Get Guests to Click “Book”
Amenities have become a key part of how guests choose where to stay. This article explores the shifts shaping guest expectations in 2026 and highlights the experiences and upgrades that most influence booking decisions, repeat stays, and overall revenue for hosts.
What Guests Will Expect in 2026 — And How Hosts Can Stay Ahead
Travel is shifting fast toward experience-led stays, direct booking strategies, and clearer amenity expectations. Learn what guests will look for in 2026 and how hosts can stay ahead with structured offerings, better on-site experiences, and a store guests can book from instantly.
Airbnb Completely Changed Their Pricing Structure (2025)
Airbnb’s new 15.5% host-only fee is increasing stress on PMS-connected hosts. Learn what’s changing, why the industry recommends a rate increase, and how tools like The Host Co can help you protect profits and offset platform fees through new revenue streams.
New Airbnb Chargeback Policy = More Risk for Hosts
Airbnb’s new chargeback policy could leave hosts financially liable for guest disputes, even after checkout. Learn what’s changing, how it impacts your payouts, and how tools like The Host Co can help protect your income across all booking platforms.
Airbnb Services: What Short-Term Rental Hosts Really Need to Know
Airbnb’s new “Services” feature may sound exciting—but it leaves hosts out of the equation. From lost revenue to lack of control, hosts don’t earn, can’t track, and can’t customize what guests book. Here's what short-term rental pros really need to know—and why owning your upsells might be the smartest move you make this year.
The Best Way To Photograph Your Airbnb
Discover the top tips for photographing your Airbnb to showcase its charm, maximize its appeal, and attract more guests.
Offer Gifted Stays In Your Short-Term Rental
Let your guests give the gift of staying at your beautiful property. For direct booking hosts, offer gifted stays in your Host Co store so your rental guests can purchase a gift certificate for a future stay at your place - and give it to someone they love.
Mike Z Rentals Earns $12K+ Annually with Upsells Via The Host Co
Learn how this property manager added $12k+ in additional annual revenue by adding amenities to their properties with The Host Co.
Want Airbnb Guests To Shop Your Home?
Let your guests shop your Airbnb’s physical space with a Host Co store - it’s like magic. All your recommendations and affiliates in one beautiful store.
This Texas Host Doubled Their Revenue with The Host Co - A Success Story
Learn how this Airbnb host doubled their revenue and reduced guest inquiries by adding amenities to their properties with The Host Co.
How To Add Text Notifications To Your Host Co Store
Add SMS notifications when guests purchase items and services from your store so you can be notified right away - and approve them when needed.
Damage Protection and Travel Insurance Now Available Nationwide In Host Co Stores
The Host Co is thrilled to launch travel insurance and rental damage protection in stores nationwide for your guests to purchase! Click here for details.
How To Use Instagram For Your Airbnb
As an Airbnb host, making the most out of Instagram is essential. Here are the top strategies to employ to attract more bookings from social media.
Big business is buying up Airbnbs! Here's how you can profit
Big businesses are buying up Airbnb’s. While it may be easy to get worried, don’t panic: here are the ways you can profit from this change as an Airbnb host.
How To Respond To Unhappy Airbnb Guests
Have an unhappy Airbnb guest? Here are our top tips on how to help your guest feel heard, while ensuring you protect your listing and rules.
Learn how this property manager added $12k+ in additional annual revenue by adding amenities to their properties with The Host Co.