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The 2 Hidden Risks of Airbnb’s New Cancellation Add-On
Airbnb’s new "risk-free" cancellation policy might guarantee your payout, but it could be silently draining your operational budget. 🛑💸
In this episode of the RSU Podcast, Thibault Masson (Founder of RSU by PriceLabs) breaks down Airbnb's newly rolled out "Extended Cancellation Option"—a feature that allows guests to cancel up to 24 hours before check-in. While Airbnb absorbs the financial risk to protect your top-line revenue, the downstream scheduling and vendor chaos is left entirely on your shoulders.
We unpack the real business impact, including:
🧹 The Hidden Margin Bleed: If a guest…
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