Airbnb’s evolving policies have become one of the most pressing conversations in vacation rentals today - sparking questions, frustrations, and new realities for property managers across the industry.
In this episode, Alex and Annie welcome Dennis Schaal, Founding Editor at Skift, to discusswhat these changes mean for property managers and the broader short-term rental ecosystem.
With more than 25 years of experience covering online travel, Dennis brings a sharp journalistic lens to the strategies shaping hospitality and why Airbnb’s moves demand close attention.
Together with Alex and Annie, the conversation explores:
1️⃣ What are the changes in Airbnb’s terms and conditions
2️⃣ Why Airbnb made this move now
3️⃣ How property managers could be affected
4️⃣ What it signals about Airbnb’s relationship with hosts and guests
5️⃣ Broader implications for OTAs, regulation, and tech trends in the STR space
This is a must-listen for property managers looking to stay ahead of the curve and understand how policy shifts at the top can reshape daily operations on the ground.
Connect with Dennis:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dschaal/
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