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I had a guest buy a vegan charcuterie board the other day, something I didn't know existed. That's a thing? Sweet. Wait, how? Vegetarian, maybe you can cut the meat, but leave the cheese? How do you go vegan? I'm assuming it has cashews. To be honest, I was like, no, that would anger me. That would anger me. -- Just a small snippet of the fantastic and fun No Vacancy podcast conversation with Natalie Palmer! Thanks for having me on the show! From No Vacancy The Podcast with Natalie Palmer: 124. This Secret Hack is Making Hosts an Extra $1,000/Month - Interview with Annie Sloan of The Host Co., Sep 11, 2024 https://lnkd.in/daQHZXzM This material may be protected by copyright.

This is also true for short-term rentals. We see rentals of things far beyond bikes. Telescopes, margarita machines, kayaks... all items that are too expensive to leave out in your rental, but items your guests love to rent. In many cases, hosts are renting these items out not for a high fee, but as a way to get a Terms of Service signed regarding the rental usage and a guarantee that the items will be placed back in their original condition. In some cases, hosts are sharing hyperlinks to additional insurance forms. What would you rent if you could?

Mid-term and long-term rental stays are a growing rental market segment (up 3% in one year alone). And even though guests are essentially "moving in" they still need amenities like a cleaner, dog walker, trainer, and more. In fact, there are many amenities that guests need more of since their stay usually involves work, family obligations, or weekend travel during their stay (for example, a guest staying in Paris for three months for a work project but traveling to the wine country on the weekend). There's a huge opportunity for upselling here, and we see it in Host Co stores. As the mid-term and long-term stay markets heat up at Airbnb Booking.com and Priceline we're here to help inform what these new types of guests need.

Mid-term and long-term rental stays are a growing rental market segment (up 3% in one year alone). And even though guests are essentially "moving in" they still need amenities like a cleaner, dog walker, trainer, and more. In fact, there are many amenities that guests need more of since their stay usually involves work, family obligations, or weekend travel during their stay (for example, a guest staying in Paris for three months for a work project but traveling to the wine country on the weekend). There's a huge opportunity for upselling here, and we see it in Host Co stores. As the mid-term and long-term stay markets heat up at Airbnb Booking.com and Priceline we're here to help inform what these new types of guests need.

Well that's a great Monday morning wake up ? The Host Co. is #4 on the 100 Top Hospitality Companies and Startups list, right next to our good friends Blueground and in the neighborhood of Anyplace, Kasa and Beyond. Cheers!

Do you know about carbon offsetting? I can bet your Gen Z guest does! We've had hosts and guests ask for sustainability efforts like carbon offsetting in The Host Co. stores - and we are thrilled to roll out several new environmentally-focused offerings in the next month! From giving guests the option to offset their carbon footprint, to native tree planting, to donating to coastal eco-system re-wilding, look out for these new opinions in short-term rentals and nationwide. And if you have an environmental project in your area that we should offer, please share!

The power of a concierge is incredible. Guests feel cared for personally. The stay becomes more memorable. Your brand (and listings) are set leagues above the competition. And customer loyalty - and repeat bookings - become the norm. Here are three real examples of our incredible team, run by Monica Amparo, treating concierge amenities like a study in value-added guest awareness. We see this daily and are proud to bring new value to the guest, host, and even OTA.

Calling all data nerds! And I know that's all of you: Join Tom Williams of AirDNA and The Host Co. to discover insights on how top hosts leverage amenities data and trends to increase short-term rental revenue. This is valuable data that truly cannot be found anywhere else. ??? Date: Thursday, September 12 ?? Time: 12 PM EST / 9 AM PST Gain proven strategies and data-driven insights that help you stay competitive and boost your earnings. Don’t miss out—register today to learn from the experts shaping the future of short-term rentals. ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gF8SXw2f

Wow wow wow... The Host Co. is thrilled to be named the North America scale-up company of the year by the biggest names in Travel Tech! Thank you Phocuswright, Northstar Travel Group and Web In Travel. We are proud to be in the company of so many incredible companies at this years event! Asia Pacific: Belli (Seedup)? @Neoma-hong-kong?(Scaleup) Emerging Markets? @atlasseek?(Seedup)? Flapper?(Scaleup) Europe: Trapi?(Seedup)? Hotel Treats, Hotel eCommerce?(Scaleup) North America?: Nowadays?(Seedup)? The Host Company?(Scaleup) Wildcards: iWander?(Seedup)? Autio - Audio for Travel?(Scaleup) Learn more about the Global Startup Pitch 2024 in PhocusWire's latest article: https://bit.ly/3AomplF