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Airbnb Bans Checkout Chores: What Hosts Can Do Now

From 20 November, Airbnb hosts can't require guests to strip beds, wash dishes or take out trash. What changes, what's still allowed, and your options.

Houfy Editorial Team

Oct 22, 2026, 9:33 PM

6 mins read

National Geographic Best of the World 2027: Host Guide

National Geographic named 25 destinations for 2027. Which ones Houfy hosts operate in, the dated events behind them, and what to do before demand lands.

Houfy Editorial Team

Oct 21, 2026, 7:22 AM

8 mins read

Vrbo's New Host Terms From 29 October: Content, AI and Parity Clauses

Vrbo Host Terms effective 29 October 2026 cover content parity, AI licences and syndication. What hosts should check before the date.

Houfy Editorial Team

Oct 18, 2026, 3:23 PM

7 mins read

Airbnb's EU Host-Fee Switch Is Today: What EU Hosts Should Check

13 October 2026 is Airbnb's EU host-fee switch day. Check payout, guest price, and VAT with your accountant. Existing bookings keep the old structure.

Houfy Editorial Team

Oct 13, 2026, 5:28 AM

7 mins read

Vrbo's New 12% Host Commission Starts 29 October: What to Do Now

Since 29 October 2026 Vrbo charges hosts a single 12% commission. Worked fee math, what the parity clause says, and a host checklist.

Houfy Editorial Team

Oct 11, 2026, 8:45 AM

9 mins read

Airbnb's EU Host Fee Change on 13 October 2026: Host Checklist

Airbnb's EU host fee change on 13 October 2026: which bookings keep the old structure, how to reprice with payout ÷ 0.845, and keeping a direct channel.

Houfy Editorial Team

Sep 28, 2026, 4:20 AM

5 mins read

Airbnb's 15.5% Host Fee: The Math Most Hosts Get Wrong

Houfy Editorial Team

Sep 15, 2026, 4:32 AM

7 mins read

The Direct Guest Books a Holiday. The OTA Guest Books a Weekend.

Same-property data from 861 US rentals: direct guests pay the same rate, stay longer, book six weeks out, and are worth 22% more per booking than Airbnb guests.

Houfy Editorial Team

Sep 8, 2026, 1:48 PM

6 mins read