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Airbnb introduces new fees for hosts
The article focused on Airbnb's decision to shift all service fees to hosts in the United States starting September 15. As a result, fees increased from around 3% to 15.5% of the booking value, while guests now pay additional charges between 14.1% and 16.5%. This change prompted many hosts to reconsider their pricing, with about 30% raising their rates to compensate for the increased costs, and some even threatening to leave the platform or switch to long-term rentals. Airbnb stated that the goal was to reveal the true costs upfront to boost long-term demand. However, rental experts emphasized that a property's success depends more on good management and a suitable location than on the fee structure.
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