When it comes to taking your Canmore short-term rental business to the next level, establishing yourself as an Airbnb Superhost is a great way to showcase to guests that you are a premium listing. What exactly is a Superhost, though and how do you become one? We thought we would take a closer look…
What is an Airbnb Superhost?
An Airbnb Superhost is a property owner who has proven to the platform that they regularly provide an outstanding experience to guests. Becoming a Superhost and maintaining that position will enable you to feature a unique badge on your profile, demonstrating to guests the level of service they can expect.
Of course, becoming an Airbnb Superhost is not just about showcasing your service to guests. It also provides owners with a wide array of benefits, such as:
Improving your visibility
One of the biggest benefits of being a Superhost is that it increases your listing’s visibility, helping you to maximize your bookings.
Stand out
Having the Superhost badge also helps your property to stand out from the crowd and encourages guests to click on your profile.
Increase conversion rates
This combination of increased trust and greater visibility also means you will be able to benefit from higher conversion rates.
Higher rates
When guests know that they are going to be getting a superior service, they are often happy to pay a premium price to match.
Rewards and bonuses
Not only do Airbnb Superhosts enjoy priority support from the platform, but they also get higher bonuses when referring other hosts and a travel coupon to use each year!
How to become an Airbnb Superhost?
Becoming a Superhost should be a priority for any Canmore Airbnb host, but how do you become one? The platform automatically assigns the badge to hosts who meet set criteria:
Host ten guest reservations
This is one of the easiest goals to reach, and in order to become a Superhost, you will need to have hosted at least ten reservations in your property.
Have a high response rate
Airbnb wants to ensure that guests have the very best experience possible. That is why another key factor is your response rate, which you need to keep above 90%.
Low cancellation rate
Equally, having hosts cancel is incredibly frustrating for guests. That is why you will need to ensure that you are not exceeding a 1% cancellation rate. This means having a robust booking process in place to prevent double booking, which can be very easy to do accidentally if you are advertising the property on multiple sites.
Maintain your rating
Airbnb Superhosts are the best of the best. That means you need to ensure that you are giving your guests an exceptional experience every time, maintaining an overall rating of at least 4.8 and above.
Looking to maximize your property?
Becoming an Airbnb Superhost requires a lot of work to maintain those high customer expectations. If you are looking to take your Canmore short-term rental business to the next level but are in need of some help, then Canmore Co-Host is here to help you. Our friendly and experienced team are established Superhosts and Prohosts, ensuring they know exactly what it takes to put your property in front of more guests. We can support you every step of the way. From optimizing your listing and creating an optimal pricing plan to managing guests and taking care of housekeeping, if you want to give your guests the best experience possible, get in touch today!
