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The world of hospitality has evolved, and guesthouses hold a unique charm for travelers seeking a more personal, intimate stay compared to hotels. But with growing competition, the key to standing out is clear—design a space that makes your guests feel at home while delivering memorable experiences that make them eager to write glowing reviews and return.
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In today’s short-term rental market, presentation and hygiene are everything. Guests don’t just want a clean space—they expect a consistently spotless, hotel-level experience from the moment they walk through the door. Whether it’s a quick overnight stay or a week-long booking, expectations have evolved. And for hosts, that means elevating their Airbnb cleaning routines from “good enough” to guest-ready on every level.
A well-cleaned rental does more than impress—it sets the tone for the entire stay, affects reviews, and influences repeat bookings. But achieving and maintaining this level of readiness requires more than basic tidying. It takes a strategic, thorough approach to both house cleaning and deep cleaning routines, designed specifically for short-term rentals.
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Managing an Airbnb property can be incredibly rewarding, but it comes with its fair share of challenges. Between handling guest communication, scheduling cleanings, and keeping bookings organized, hosts can easily feel overwhelmed. However, by implementing the right strategies and utilizing effective tools, managing short-term rentals can become a streamlined and efficient process.
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Ridgewood NJ, The term “gig economy” has become a household phrase, describing a labor market driven by internet-era platforms. From Uber drivers to Airbnb hosts, these workers embody a new kind of economic participation. A 2023 study estimated that in 2021, approximately 4.9 million Americans were engaged in platform-based gig work—a figure that reflects the growing prevalence of this economic model.
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New York NY, New York City is experiencing its first Christmas season without Airbnb, and the cost of accommodations is on the rise. In September, the city implemented a stringent short-term rental policy that essentially excluded Airbnb, providing benefits to renters but limiting choices for tourists. Expedia Group reports a 25% year-over-year increase in hotel searches this month, with average nightly rates reaching $477, compared to last year’s still-high $416.
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Upper Saddle River NJ, after a drowning in Teaneck and a near drowning in Paramus the Borough of Upper Saddle River has banned short term pool rentals . Other towns in Bergen are debating the same ban .
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Ridgewood NJ, Airbnb released a new economic report on our emergence as a platform that generates important income for our 4 million Hosts and revenue for their approximately 100,000 cities and towns around the world — including new data on this impact on our New Jersey Host Community.
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Ridgewood NJ, just in time for summer travel ,Airbnb blocked over 50,000 suspicious bookings across 15 US cities as part of a crackdown on parties during the pandemic. The platform introduced a total ban on parties last year, an expansion of existing rules prohibiting dedicated party houses. Airbnb automatically blocks bookings for certain types of customers in some locations. It provided discounted noise detection devices to hosts and created a 24/7 neighborhood support line as part of the crackdown. The ban on parties will continue until the end of summer 2021.
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Ridgewood NJ, Airbnb today issued a reminder ahead of Halloween weekend that parties are banned in New Jersey listings and that the company may take legal action against guests who violate Airbnb’s rules prohibiting parties.
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Ridgewood NJ, Today we’re announcing a global ban on all parties and events at Airbnb listings, including a cap on occupancy at 16. This party ban applies to all future bookings on Airbnb and it will remain in effect indefinitely until further notice.
How we got here
Unauthorized parties have always been prohibited at Airbnb listings. In fact 73 percent of our listings globally already ban parties in their House Rules, and the vast majority of our guests behave in manners that show respect for House Rules and for neighbors. We’ve historically allowed hosts to use their best judgment and authorize small parties – such as baby showers or birthday parties – if they’re appropriate for their home and their neighborhood.
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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy and Superintendent of the State Police Colonel Patrick Callahan announced an Administrative Order allowing municipalities and counties to impose additional restrictions on short-term rentals in response to COVID-19. Governor Murphy previously signed Executive Order No. 108, permitting municipalities and counties to restrict online marketplaces for arranging and offering lodging. This Administrative Order gives municipalities and counties the ability to impose additional restrictions on the ability of hotels, motels, guest houses, or private residences, or parts thereof, to accept new transient guests or seasonal tenants after 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 5.
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Ridgewood NJ, Airbnb, the world’s leading community driven hospitality company, announced today that its New Jersey host community earned a combined $50.7 million in supplemental income while welcoming approximately 152,100 guest arrivals to the State for the five biggest guest arrival weekends in 2019, including Labor Day Weekend and several peak summer travel weekends.
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Ridgewood NJ, How Airbnb is Working to Protect Hosts, Guest & Neighbors in NJ this Holiday Season
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Jersey City NJ , Today, Keep Our Homes , a public question committee backed by members of the Jersey City short-term rental community and Airbnb, officially kicked off their campaign to urge their family, friends and neighbors to Vote No on Municipal Question 1 and knock down the mayor and City Council’s short-term rental ban on the November ballot.
The campaign — which the community has called Keep Our Homes, given the threat that the mayor and Council’s ban poses to their livelihoods and ability to afford to stay in their homes — launched today with a video, calling on their City to join them and vote No on Municipal Question 1.
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Ridgewood NJ, Airbnb announced today that its New Jersey host community is expected to earn a combined $88 million in supplemental income while welcoming approximately 438,900 guest arrivals to the state this summer, from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day.
This summer set another record for Airbnb guest arrivals in New Jersey and especially in the five counties that make up the Jersey Shore — which are, together, the top destination for Airbnb guests this summer. The Jersey Shore saw approximately 220,600 guest arrivals through Labor Day, with local hosts bringing home a total of over $49 million in supplemental income. During the same time last year, there were approximately 165,000 Airbnb guest arrivals to Jersey Shore, with local hosts making a total of approximately $36.4 million. Overall, the Jersey Shore is expected to see an over 33 percent increase in Airbnb guest arrivals.
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