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Weekly Host Digest: Preparing for guests again

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Regain control of your hosting business with these tips, travel trends, and financial resources.

How to adapt your hosting strategy

With so much uncertainty right now, we want you to have as much control over your hosting business as possible. Here are some strategies to help you prepare for hosting again.

Reassure guests—and secure future bookings

From sharing your COVID-19 cleaning regimen to offering self check-in, here’s how you can reassure guests and encourage new reservations to be made.

New feature: Set a temporary cancellation policy

The share of reservations with a flexible cancellation policy is about 15% higher now than at the start of the year, and now you can set short-term, flexible cancellation policies for new reservations.

Consider hosting longer stays

We’re still noticing a jump in bookings for trips of 28 days and longer. Making the most of this trend can benefit your hosting business.

Understand your financial-aid options

You could be eligible to apply for economic relief due to COVID-19. We’ve rounded up resources to help you navigate the support offered by your local and national governments.

Save the date: next week’s Host Update

CEO Brian Chesky will answer your top questions this Tuesday, April 28, at 3:00 p.m. PT.

We hope you find these resources helpful, and we’ll be in touch again next week with more updates. In the meantime, you can stay up to date on COVID-19-related government restrictions on hosting in your area here.

Thank you,
The Airbnb Team