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Martijn Barten

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Hotel Guide to Creating and Managing Airbnb Listings

🏨 Airbnb's hotel listings on platforms like Airbnb are rising, with home-sharing growing from 10% to 14% of booking value. The vacation rental sector could reach $278 billion by 2035. Airbnb saw 400 million guest arrivals last year, contrasting with hotel revenue and profits remaining strong. Hotel host fees on Airbnb are generally 3–5%, compared to OTAs' 15–30%. Airbnb's algorithm favors listings with more amenities and professional photos, boosting visibility and bookings.
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What is ARPA?

💵 Marriott achieved a 4.3% global RevPAR growth in 2024 by focusing on total guest profitability, assisted by its 228 million Bonvoy members. Hyatt reached 5% RevPAR growth in Q4 2024. The U.S. hotel industry's record RevPAR was $101.82, 30% of brands exceeded average growth between 2018-2023. ARPA helps optimize profits beyond room revenue, aiding strategic pricing and service packaging. Global hotel market grows from $5.72 trillion (2025) to $9 trillion (2035).
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