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Beginning December 7th, 2020, software connected (API) hosts in Italy, Spain, and the UK will be moved to Airbnb's host only commission model. On January 1st, 2021 those currently enrolled at the 14% rate will be moved to the 15% rate.  

API-connected Airbnb hosts in Greece and Croatia were already moved to this model on September 1st, 2020. On November 1st  API-connected hosts in Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, and Thailand will move to this model as well.  

Expect 15% to be the introductory rate only, and for Airbnb's model to eventually mirror that of Booking.com's. For U.S. hosts, BDC charges 15% on all fees: nightly rate, cleaning, pet fees, etc. And this 

 include host credit card processing fees. 

I predict Airbnb hosts will pay a minimum of 18% after they have adjusted to paying Airbnb 15%. After all, what's 3% more if they are content with 15%? Airbnb's investors will want to see Airbnb's take rate of host transactions to be at least that of BDC. 

Most OTAs (online travel agencies) roll out changes gradually. They are typically introduced as a "voluntary pilot test" like this one was back in 2019. Then gradually hosts are quietly moved over until the policy becomes a requirement. Savvy hosts were paying attention to this test when it was first introduced. Expect Vrbo to follow suit. They have alluded to a host commission model for a long time, and they often emulate Airbnb. 

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Airbnb to roll out 15% commission for software connected hosts in Italy, Spain, and the UK.

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Convenient location: 7 miles from Chimney Rock State Park, 16 miles from Tryon Intl. Equestrian Center. 1.5 miles from Lake Lure Ingles grocery.

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Lake Lure cabin retreat. Perfect for a budget honeymoon or last minute anniversary getaway! 

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I have lived in the Lake Lure/Mill Spring area for more than 20 years, and now call the mountains my home. A Touch of Luxury Cabin and A Touch of Whimsy are both the perfect home base for travelers wanting to explore all our area has to offer:

  -  Hidden  miles (4 minute drive) to the only major grocery store in the Lake Lure area  

  - 5 miles (11 minute drive) to the Lake Lure Beach/kid water park

  -  Hidden  miles (14 minute drive) to Chimney Rock State Park

  - 16 miles (20 minute drive) to Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring

  - 55 minute to 1 hour to Biltmore Estate in Asheville

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