Airbnb’s Co-Host Marketplace Expands to Japan
The Airbnb Co-Host Marketplace Japan has officially announced, aiming to match local co-hosts with property owners for streamlined hosting support.
. This platform matches property owners with local co-hosts who manage bookings, cleanings, and guest communication. Airbnb plans to expand it across Asia, where many hosts struggle with hands-on management.
For hosts in the US, UK, and Australia, this shows Airbnb’s serious push to fuel supply by making hosting easier. If it works well in Asia, the Co-Host marketplace could launch in more countries. That may increase competition in your area as Airbnb moves to onboard new listings faster through co-hosting.
If you’re managing everything yourself, consider what that competition might look like. A fully-managed listing with pro-level guest communication and spotless check-ins will stand out.
Vrbo to Delist Poor-Performing Listings
Vrbo is tightening standards. Starting later this year, it will begin delisting low-quality listings—those with bad reviews, poor photos, and inconsistent service. They’re also launching AI features to help hosts manage listings smarter and faster.
This move puts pressure on hosts to upgrade their operations or risk losing visibility. If you’re using Vrbo, check your listing quality metrics now. Bad guest experiences will hurt you more than ever.
For example, if your response time averages over an hour or you’ve had several last-minute cancellations, your listing may flag as untrustworthy by Vrbo’s algorithm. Fixing that takes time, and AI tools can help.
Booking.com Targets India and Doubles Down on AI
Booking.com is betting big on emerging travel demand from India. At the same time, it’s investing in AI tools to give guests personalized search results and hosts real-time pricing insights.
This is more than regional. If Booking succeeds in personalizing guest choices using AI, hosts worldwide will need smarter automation to compete. Static rates and generic descriptions won’t cut it anymore.
Their push into AI shows where the industry is headed—faster decisions, better insights, and tighter operations driven by data.
How Hosts Can Stay Ahead with AI and Virtual Assistants
If you’re still managing your short-term rental business manually, you’re falling behind. Large platforms are introducing AI tools that raise the bar for speed, quality, and guest satisfaction.
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