Bonus: Airbnb’s New Off-Platform & Fee Transparency Rules: What Hosts Must Know by May 10
Big changes are coming to Airbnb's terms of service—and hosts need to take action. In this bonus episode, we break down Airbnb’s updated Off-Platform and Fee Transparency Policy, which officially goes into effect May 10, 2025.
From mandatory fees and upsells to off-platform communication, security deposits, and software compliance, we walk through the biggest updates, what they mean for your short-term rental business, and how to stay compliant without panic.
You’ll learn:
What must be listed in your Airbnb description now (and why)
How to handle upsells the right way under the new policy…
The skinny
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