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“BONUS: Adjust Your Pricing Now — How to Prepare for Airbnb’s 15.5% Host Fee
🎙️ Bonus Episode: Navigating the New Airbnb Fee Structure
Keywords: Airbnb, property management software, fees, short-term rental, hosts, pricing strategy, market impact, direct bookings, hospitality industry
💬 SummaryIn this bonus episode of The Peak Season Podcast, Tyler and Luke tackle Airbnb’s major update to its host fee structure — a 15.5% service fee that goes into effect on October 27th for hosts using property management software (PMS). This marks a major shift from Airbnb’s split-fee model, where costs were previously shared with guests.
They break down what this change means for short-term rental hosts, how to adjust your pricing strategy to stay profitable, and why now is the perfect time to double down on direct bookings. The conversation cuts through speculation and focuses on clear, actionable steps every host should take before the change goes live.
👉 Learn more about how we help hosts adapt at www.upstreamvacations.com.
🧭 Key Takeaways- 💰 Hosts using PMS will now pay a 15.5% Airbnb fee on total bookings.
- 🚫 Guests will no longer see service fees — hosts absorb the full cost.
- 🧾 Audit your listings and update pricing before October 27th.
- 🏠 Unique and well-reviewed properties will remain competitive.
- 💌 Build an email list to grow your direct booking traffic.
- 🎁 Offer value-driven discounts to maintain guest loyalty.
- 📈 Engaged, proactive hosts will protect their rankings and profitability.
"It's a big impact."
"You need to audit your listing."
"We're engaged hosts."
00:00 — Bonus Episode Intro
01:53 — What’s Changing in Airbnb’s Fee Structure
03:18 — Who’s Impacted by the Airbnb Fee Increase
04:00 — What Hosts Using a PMS Need To Do Before Oct. 27th
06:55 — Pricing Strategy Adjustments and Direct Booking Opportunities
This bonus episode of The Peak Season Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. Every property and market is unique—listeners should evaluate what works best for their situation. Luke, Tyler, and Upstream Vacations are not responsible for outcomes resulting from actions taken based on this discussion
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By Lucas Miller & Tyler Kostich🎙️ Bonus Episode: Navigating the New Airbnb Fee Structure
Keywords: Airbnb, property management software, fees, short-term rental, hosts, pricing strategy, market impact, direct bookings, hospitality industry
💬 SummaryIn this bonus episode of The Peak Season Podcast, Tyler and Luke tackle Airbnb’s major update to its host fee structure — a 15.5% service fee that goes into effect on October 27th for hosts using property management software (PMS). This marks a major shift from Airbnb’s split-fee model, where costs were previously shared with guests.
They break down what this change means for short-term rental hosts, how to adjust your pricing strategy to stay profitable, and why now is the perfect time to double down on direct bookings. The conversation cuts through speculation and focuses on clear, actionable steps every host should take before the change goes live.
👉 Learn more about how we help hosts adapt at www.upstreamvacations.com.
🧭 Key Takeaways- 💰 Hosts using PMS will now pay a 15.5% Airbnb fee on total bookings.
- 🚫 Guests will no longer see service fees — hosts absorb the full cost.
- 🧾 Audit your listings and update pricing before October 27th.
- 🏠 Unique and well-reviewed properties will remain competitive.
- 💌 Build an email list to grow your direct booking traffic.
- 🎁 Offer value-driven discounts to maintain guest loyalty.
- 📈 Engaged, proactive hosts will protect their rankings and profitability.
"It's a big impact."
"You need to audit your listing."
"We're engaged hosts."
00:00 — Bonus Episode Intro
01:53 — What’s Changing in Airbnb’s Fee Structure
03:18 — Who’s Impacted by the Airbnb Fee Increase
04:00 — What Hosts Using a PMS Need To Do Before Oct. 27th
06:55 — Pricing Strategy Adjustments and Direct Booking Opportunities
This bonus episode of The Peak Season Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. Every property and market is unique—listeners should evaluate what works best for their situation. Luke, Tyler, and Upstream Vacations are not responsible for outcomes resulting from actions taken based on this discussion