What is instant book and how can I use it to maximise bookings?

The advantages of using Airbnb instant book

• You’ll be more efficient as a host. With instant book you don’t need to respond to each guest once they request to stay at your property. Travelnest will accept the bookings for you as well as dealing with pre-booking enquiries – saving you time and effort.

• Happy guests. Get off to a good start by not making your guests wait! Guests can use filters to search for properties available immediately with instant book. Depending on their circumstance, they might need to find somewhere quick. By being flexible not only are you maximising your bookings, but you might even get better reviews. 

• Your listing will appear at the top search results. The Airbnb and Vrbo instant book feature boosts performance of listings. This is because your host response rate will be quicker, as there is no need to manually communicate. 

• No need to worry about damage. We understand hosts do not want to have any problems with property damage. However, screening your guests in advance doesn’t limit potential damage. That’s why Travelnest lets you add a security deposit so if anything happens regarding damages, you’ll have the right to keep the deposit.

• If you’re new to hosting. Instant booking gets your listing more exposure as well as more bookings. More bookings also means more reviews. Gathering a strong portfolio of reviews is essential for new hosts.

• Last minute bookings: The way we travel has changed as a result of the Covid19 pandemic, more and more guests are preferring to book last minute now. With Travelnest you are able to offer last minute discounts to guests, don’t waste any time or lose out on the valuable bookings. Find out more about how to prepare for last minute bookings in our blog.  

  
  

If you’re still worried about instant book, there are several ways you can prevent issues arising with instant bookings and get a peace of mind. Increase your booking notice period to give yourself enough time to prepare for potential last minute bookings, and make sure to block out all unavailable dates on our easy-to-use calendar. You may also want to consider blocking days before or after existing bookings. Have a welcome email ready for guests to send once we notify you of a booking. It’s important to send all the necessary details of property and how they can check in and check out, as well as introducing yourself! Travelnest hosts can benefit from personalised support and listing optimisation with our experts like Pamela.

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