Language: English | Size: 6.03 GB | Duration: 2h 30m

Airbnb has exploded in popularity, as web-savvy travelers want a more adventurous and affordable means of lodging than that the traditional hotel offers. Airbnb provides a potential source of income for anyone looking to rent out their homes. After the legal hundles, the issue of ensuring the host's safety when letting strangers into their homes. It's a valid concern, as there have been more than a few cases of theft or robbery stemming from Airbnb. It is very important to established that, first and foremost, hosts should ask for verified identity from travelers before booking the accommodation. While Airbnb has no protection that replicate traveler's insurance, it has certain provisions in place to try to ensure guest safety and satisfaction. As the quality of host is based on their reviews, guests are encouraged to only book with highly- recommended providers. If your guest are unhappy, it will show up as bad reviews and discourage potential customers from hitting the reserve button. Any friction points in your guest experience, like disorganized check-in which will damage your reputation as a host. It is important to find out what your guest want and do your best to provide a seamless experience. Host who give satisfaction service will always get repeat business. Multiple cancellations can weaken your credibility and hit you hard with penalties as a host.