Airbnb’s new Off-Platform and Fee Transparency Policy goes live on May 10, 2025. But what does it actually mean for vacation rental managers, software-connected hosts, and tech providers?In this episode, I break down the policy using Airbnb’s exact wording, with a focus on:

✅ What mandatory fees must now be shown upfront✅ Which third-party tools are still allowed✅ What “software-connected” hosts (using a PMS or channel manager) can and can’t do✅ Why concierge apps, guest portals, aren’t all banned✅ What’s probably NOT covered: upsells like grocery stocking or local servicesPlus, I share our take on how this move fits into Airbnb’s broader 2025 strategy—including the anticipated launch of its Host Marketplace.📌 This is NOT a doomsday policy. But it’s a shift. Transparency, privacy, and platform control are now front and center.TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Intro (🎵 “What a difference a day makes…”)00:30 – Overview: What’s this policy really about?01:20 – Mandatory fees: What must be listed?03:10 – Can you still collect payments off-platform?05:00 – Upsells: Are they covered?06:10 – Apps & guest portals: What’s allowed or not?08:00 – Email collection & StayFi: What the rules say09:20 – Airbnb’s strategic play (Host Marketplace & more)10:30 – What vacation rental managers should do now⸻👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your questions or experiences in the comments.📢 Let’s help the industry interpret this together.

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