Guides, playbooks, and honest math for Airbnb hosts, boutique hotels, and conciergeries going direct.
Airbnb hosts now pay the whole service fee: 15.5% for most listings, more where VAT applies. Dates, the exact repricing formula, a price table and the tax side effect.
October 20, 2026 · 7 min read
A side-by-side breakdown of what hosts actually keep on Airbnb vs. direct. Three real host scenarios (solo, multi-unit, conciergerie) run through the full fee stack.
June 23, 2026 · 10 min read
Step-by-step: take an Airbnb listing URL and generate a live, branded direct-booking website in under 5 minutes, with your photos, description, and amenities.
June 16, 2026 · 7 min read
Proven tactics to land your first direct bookings without breaking Airbnb rules: an announcement email to your own contacts, a memorable property name, Instagram, Google Business Profile, and 3 more that work.
June 2, 2026 · 9 min read
There's a way to capture direct bookings without violating Airbnb's terms or losing your listing rank. The honest playbook — what's allowed, what isn't, and what most hosts get wrong.
May 19, 2026 · 9 min read
Can your Airbnb show up on Google Maps? Who qualifies for a Google Business Profile, how to verify it, and what to put in the Website field.
May 12, 2026 · 11 min read
Pillar guideA practical, 2026-ready guide to building a direct-booking website for your Airbnb listing. Options, step-by-step setup, costs, and the math behind escaping the 15-25% commission trap.
April 28, 2026 · 14 min read