Blog
Get more direct bookings
Guides, tactics, and case studies for hosts who want to own the guest relationship.
How Airbnb's New Direct Booking Links Work and Are They Worth It?
Airbnb now offers hosts a direct booking link with a reduced host fee. Here is how the feature works, what the small print means, and why it still is not the same as owning your own direct booking website.
Read more →
How to Make a Direct Booking Website Work for Your Short-Term Rental
A direct booking website only saves you commission if guests actually find it. Here is a practical guide to driving traffic to your site, from social media to QR codes to repeat guests.
Read more →
Airbnb's 15.5% Host Fee Arrives in September: What Hosts Should Do
From 15 September 2026, Airbnb deducts a single 15.5% fee from your payout. Here is what is changing, the pricing maths most hosts get wrong, and how direct bookings protect your income.
Read more →