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Hosting helps her afford a second bedroom – and meet people from around the world.

Set your availability to help get the bookings you want.

A widow recounts how welcoming international guests helped her heal.

Hosting has allowed one retiree to keep her family home and support herself.

From the first brick to the first guest, one couple shares their hosting journey.

Hosts can go above and beyond by offering inspiring activities.

Here’s what a musician and Superhost learned on his newest hosting journey.

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Make hosting easier with tech tools, smart planning, and help from your friends.

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Find out how new IRS rules could affect your 2022 tax filing.

Adopt a savvy pricing strategy to cover your costs.

Two tiny house enthusiasts embrace the flexibility of hosting

From responding quickly to avoiding cancellations, here’s what to focus on.

There’s a perfect guest for every space – the key is setting clear expectations.

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Learn how to start hosting, from creating your listing to prepping your space.

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A Superhost whose son is a wheelchair user appeals to guests with disabilities

How a young entrepreneur paid off her dream getaway by hosting it when she’s away.

The busy mum balances the budget hosting the home her family isn't using.

Learn about Airbnb’s basic requirements for Hosts, plus tips for 5-star stays.

Sharing her sheep-shearing shed on Airbnb adds fun and financial flexibility.

Consider assessing the value of what you own—just in case.

Here’s what to expect when trip plans change.

Hosting allows her to hold onto the house she loves while being a full-time mum.

House Rules help set guest expectations to ensure a great experience for all.

Hosts reveal what they love about sharing their space on Airbnb.

Instant Book can streamline the booking process and help your listing stand out.

Understand discrimination, plus get strategies for tackling unconscious bias.

The Superhost reinvests his earnings back into his vast Texas ranch.

By listing their primary residence, these Hosts saved for their passion project.

Sharing their manor, ancient tower, and Experiences lets them celebrate the land.

A Superhost shares his secrets to success hosting unique stays in Atlanta.

The glamping site quickly became this Superhost’s ticket to financial flexibility.

Two farmers hope to inspire others to consider hosting farm stays.

These backpackers-turned-Superhosts help guests experience luxury with less.

Hosts in Colorado and British Columbia fit big ideas into small spaces.

Control how you host by adjusting your settings and explaining house rules.

From tiny houses to treehouses, discover more about hosting unique stays.

The hospitality expert discusses his new book and why wisdom in hosting matters.

An author shares how any business can learn from Airbnb’s key principles.

Do good with Airbnb’s philanthropic programmes, and be inspired by other Hosts.

Learn how these rates work, why they matter, and find out how to improve yours.

Veteran Superhost Marcella offers her favorite tips for sharing your space.

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