Airbnb’s 2025 updates weren’t random; they were signals.
Signals about how the platform will operate in 2026… and what professional hosts will need to do to stay visible, profitable, and prepared. 💡
In this episode, Thibault Masson and Uvika Wahi from Rental Scale-Up by PriceLabs break down the full picture:
– the new cancellation rules
– payout term changes
– the shift to host-only fees
– the return of Experiences
– the launch of Services
– the relaunch of Hotels
– and Airbnb’s expanding AI-powered ranking system
More importantly, we explain what each shift actually means for property managers in 2026, and how to build your strategy around it. 🎯
If you manage listings on Airbnb, this is the clearest, most complete look at Airbnb’s direction heading into 2026. 🤝🏻
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