The hospitality industry has seen massive evolution over the years with the arrival of new accommodation arrangements, including vacation rentals offered on platforms such as Airbnb. There is a wide variety of properties available for holiday rentals, from shared apartments to stand alone spacious houses, even in some interior locations.
In addition, there are celebrity hosts who have become renowned figures in the industry and have emerged as trendsetters who have established the standards for other hosts across the globe to follow. People looking to go into the hosting business can learn from these celeb hosts stories. Their success stories can offer valuable insights to upcoming hosts looking to improve their Airbnb service.
Here are some crucial lessons that we can pick from the success stories of celeb hosts:
Create a distinctive listing
One of the things that sets apart successful hosts from the rest is that they usually offer exceptional and memorable accommodation. It does not matter if they offer a themed room, a treehouse, or a historic property, these hosts provide holidaymakers with a unique experience. If you want to succeed in your hosting business, you should endeavor to give guests that one-of-a-kind experience and this will make your listing stand out from other competing properties.
Focus on offering exceptional hospitality
Another thing that makes the iconic hosts successful hosts is that they focus on offering exceptional hospitality. Some of the aspects of great hospitality include:
· Timely communication
· Personalized touches
· Well-thought-out amenities
All of these make the guests feel welcome and appreciated. This means they will refer their friends to those hosts or be repeat clients. In addition to providing an exceptional hospitality experience, the best hosts are flexible and allow guests some room to negotiate Airbnb prices. The good thing is that if they offer the clients even a small discount, it goes a long way to cement a good relationship and could get them more business in the future.
Provide value-added services
The success of the celeb hosts in the hospitality business is also due to the fact that they offer additional services or experiences which enhance the overall guest experience. Some of the extra services that hosts could offer their guests include:
· Exclusive access to local sites or attractions
· Cooking classes
· Guided tours
Telling a captivating story
Typically, celebrity hosts use their personal stories, day-to-day activities, or even their unique backgrounds to promote their Airbnb listings by creating compelling narratives for the listings. You can borrow from that idea and create an inspiring story, or share a compelling history behind your property that resonates with your potential guests and stands to improve their overall experience.
Be up to date with trends
Celeb hosts are never left behind as far as trends and developments in the hospitality industry are concerned. You need to keep abreast of industry changes and trends and tweak your hosting strategy to match them. Keeping abreast with hospitality trends may include:
· Incorporating eco-friendly practices
· Embracing innovations including smart technology
· Catering to emerging travel preferences
Conclusion
As an aspiring Airbnb host, you can learn a thing or two from the celebrity hosts’ success stories. You can implement the above key principles to improve your hosting experience and differentiate yourself in the industry and specifically in the competitive vacation rental landscape.