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Airbnb App Update Polishes Up the Host Experience, Fixes Bugs

Posted December 18, 2013 at 9:06pm by iClarified · 23049 views
Airbnb has released an update to their app that polishes up the Host experience letting Hosts see their social connections from their profile and making a Host's calendar availability accessible from their listing page.

Make travel planning as mobile as you are with the Airbnb iPhone App! Airbnb opens the door to the world’s most interesting places to stay and is the simplest way to earn money from your extra space. With over 450,000 listings in more than 34,000 cities, Airbnb connects you with the experience that’s right for you.

Message hosts and guests, gush over your itinerary, explore fairytale destinations, and add unforgettable digs to your Wish List. Make that penthouse, yurt, or treehouse your next home...or open up your own space to travelers.


For travelers:
Download the Airbnb iPhone App and start traveling the world with a few simple taps.
• Discover thousands of places to stay in more than 34,000 cities
• Book one-of-a-kind accommodations and find rooms for rent directly from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
• Search for last-minute accommodations anywhere in the world
• Find long-term sublets in thousands of cities
• Access your itinerary, message your host, and get directions to your listing
• Explore legendary properties, vacation homes, and apartments, and add them to your Wish List to share with your friends

For hosts:
Manage your listing and connect with guests wherever you are in the world.
• List your space and manage your listing directly from your phone
• Get acquainted with potential guests before you say yes
• Accept, decline, pre-approve, and send special offers to guests on the go
• Manage your inquiries, respond to messages, and check off your To-Dos from your Host Home
• Visit our Hospitality Standards to learn what guests expect before they arrive
• Update your calendar availability with ease
• Access Groups to connect with your host community

What's New In This Version:
- We've made a ton of bug fixes and polished up the Host experience.
- See your Social Connections with another user right on their profile. This is especially useful for Hosts to see their connections with a potential Guest at a glance.
- Access a Host's overall calendar availability on their listing page.

You can download Airbnb from the App Store for free.

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