Disagreements or conflicts that may arise between hosts, guests, or utility providers regarding the accuracy or responsibility for utility charges.
Glossary Term: Conflict Resolution
Establishing a clear and fair policy for handling accidental damages, outlining procedures for reporting, assessing, and addressing the situation while maintaining positive guest relations.
An important skill for short-term rental owners and managers, particularly when dealing with guest requests, pricing negotiations, and vendor contracts.
The proactive practice of anticipating guest needs, promptly resolving issues, and providing exceptional service to ensure a positive experience and foster positive reviews.
Developing effective communication and negotiation techniques to handle guest inquiries, resolve conflicts, and secure bookings at optimal rates.
Strategies and techniques used to address and potentially lessen the impact of negative reviews from guests, including prompt responses, apologies, and resolutions.
The process and effectiveness of a host in addressing and resolving guest complaints or issues that may arise during a stay, aiming for mutually satisfactory solutions and maintaining positive guest relationships.
Strategies and techniques for addressing and mitigating the impact of negative reviews from guests on short-term rental platforms.
A situation where a host accidentally accepts multiple bookings for the same dates, leading to potential double-bookings and significant guest dissatisfaction. Implementing robust booking management systems and practices is crucial for avoiding overbookings.
A playful term for a host skilled in negotiating with guests, service providers, and potentially local authorities related to their short-term rental business.
The process of addressing and resolving problems or disputes that may arise between hosts and guests during a short-term rental stay.
Comprehensive training programs designed for employees who directly interact with guests, such as cleaning staff, maintenance personnel, and on-site property managers.