AI to fix Broken Airbnb

Good Morning! This is Hosts Toast. The fresh bread, warm butter and sweet Serviced Accommodation topping to make you actually eat breakfast … not just grab a coffee and go!

Lets get stuck in ….

📰 Interesting News from the Property World

"Airbnb is fundamentally broken”, its CEO Brian Chesky

• Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky admits the company is "fundamentally broken."

• He says they need to get back to basics, like providing affordable listings, great customer service, and reliability.

• Chesky is also planning to use AI to verify listings, detect fake ones, and identify potential parties and rule violations.

• He's hoping that by fixing the foundation, they can get back to creating new and exciting things for Airbnb users.

Full Article Here: https://tinyurl.com/4jteepmh

💡 Tips and Advice/Things not to do

3 Reasons to Get that Extra Key Box fitted …

• Murphy's Law: If it can go wrong, it will. And if it can go wrong on the day your guests arrive, it will (and probably with a fanfare of trumpets and a troupe of dancing clowns). A second key box is your insurance policy against lost keys, forgotten codes, and technical glitches. It's like having a plan B for your plan B.

• Peace of mind: Knowing that you have a second key box on site will give you peace of mind, especially if you're managing your holiday let remotely. You can relax knowing that your guests will always be able to access the property, even if something goes wrong, usually when they lose the first key!

• Flexibility: Two key boxes give you more flexibility in managing your holiday let. For example, you can leave a key in one box for your guests and another key for your cleaner or maintenance team. This way, you don't have to coordinate key drop-offs and pickups, and your guests can enjoy their holiday without interruption.

Start Getting every guests contact details (mainly email) …

• Communication. Having your guests' contact information allows you to communicate with them directly in case of any problems or emergencies. This is especially important if you're not managing your Airbnb listing in person. sometimes communication can be best off the booking platform too

• Safety. If there is a security issue at your property, such as a break-in or fire, you'll need to be able to contact your guests immediately to ensure their safety.

• Marketing and Direct Bookings. This is the main reason! Building a database of previous guests helps grow your income through future direct bookings. It is also an asset for your business.

• More on how to get email addresses and then how to utilize them next week!

🛠New Tool/App of the Week

I am an AI enthusiast and it gets super exciting to combine AI with your host business to super charge profits all while time saving time! So the first tool I want to talk about is ChatGPT’s rival … Google’s Bard.

This is the only AI tool hooked up to the internet (currently) and if you haven’t already played around with it then you are in for a treat!

You can use it here for FREE: https://bard.google.com/

Here’s my favorite 7 uses:

1. Generate personalized welcome messages for guests. Bard AI can generate creative and engaging welcome messages for guests, tailored to their interests and needs. This can help guests feel more welcome and appreciated, and it can also help to set the tone for a positive stay.

2. Answer guest questions in a comprehensive and informative way. Bard AI can answer guest questions about the property, the local area, and anything else related to their stay. This can save hosts time and hassle, and it can also help to ensure that guests have all the information they need to enjoy their stay.

3. Provide recommendations for activities and attractions. Bard AI can recommend activities and attractions in the local area, based on the guest's interests. This can help guests to plan their stay and make the most of their time.

4. Generate personalized itineraries for guests. Bard AI can generate personalized itineraries for guests, based on their interests, budget, and time constraints. This can help guests to make the most of their time and have a more enjoyable stay.

5. Translate guest communications into multiple languages. Bard AI can translate guest communications into multiple languages, which can be helpful for hosts who have international guests. This can help to break down language barriers and ensure that hosts and guests can communicate effectively.

6. Write reviews for guests. Bard AI can write reviews for guests, highlighting their positive qualities and contributions. This can help to build trust between hosts and guests, and it can also encourage guests to return to the property in the future.

7. Generate creative content for marketing purposes. Bard AI can generate creative content for marketing purposes, such as property descriptions, blog posts, and social media posts. This can help hosts to attract more guests to their property.

I will be sharing all of the exact prompts and step by step guides soon so stay tuned!